Usage examples of "taking for granted" in English with translation to French

Unfortunately, full employment can no longer be taken for granted. Nous ne pouvons malheureusement plus considérer le plein emploi comme allant de soi.

I took it for granted that he would succeed. Je considérais comme allant de soi qu'il réussirait.

I took for granted that he got homesick. J'ai pensé qu'il était naturel qu'il ait le mal du pays.

I took it for granted that you would come. J'étais convaincu que vous viendriez.

Conceited people take it for granted that they are superior to others. Les personnes vaniteuses considèrent comme normal de se sentir supérieures aux autres.

I took it for granted that he would keep his word. J'ai considéré comme acquis qu'il tiendrait sa parole.

I took it for granted that she would come. Je pensais qu'il allait de soi qu'elle viendrait.

We take it for granted that he will succeed in his business. Nous considérons comme un fait accompli qu'il rencontrera le succès dans ses affaires.

I took it for granted that you would come to my party. J'étais convaincu que vous viendriez à ma fête.

I took it for granted that you were on our side. J'ai pris comme acquis que vous étiez de notre côté.

I take it for granted that people are honest. Je prends pour argent comptant que les gens sont honnêtes.

I took it for granted that you would come with us. J'étais convaincu que vous viendriez avec nous.

His relatives took it for granted that they would inherit the bulk of his wealth. Sa famille considéra comme acquis qu'ils hériteraient de la majeure partie de sa richesse.

Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted. La plupart des êtres humains ont une capacité quasi-infinie à considérer les choses comme acquises.

They're taking us for cash cows. Ils nous prennent pour des vaches à lait.

My friend ended up taking the rap for a crime he didn't commit. Mon ami a fini par écoper d'une peine pour un crime qu'il n'a pas commis.

Who's taking responsibility for this mess? Qui assume la responsabilité de ce foutoir ?

Who's taking responsibility for this? Qui assume la responsabilité de cela ?

Who's taking responsibility for this problem? Qui assume la responsabilité de ce problème ?

Who's taking responsibility for the loss? Qui prend la responsabilité de la perte ?

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