Usage examples of "under" in English with translation to French

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The building is under construction. Le bâtiment est en construction.
His company went under during the crisis. Son entreprise a coulé durant la crise.
Mr. Roberto? You're under arrest. M. Roberto ? Vous êtes en état d'arrestation.
The urban-renewal project is now well under way. Le projet de renouveau urbain est désormais bien en route.
The investigation is under way. L'enquête est en cours.
The bridge is under construction. Le pont est en construction.
The firm went under due to lack of capital. La société a coulé à cause d'un manque de capitaux.
You're under arrest for endangering the welfare of a minor. Vous êtes en état d'arrestation pour mise en danger du bien-être d'un mineur.
A new road is under construction. Une nouvelle rue est en construction.
The new bridge is under construction. Le nouveau pont est en construction.
A new school building is under construction. Une nouvelle école est en construction.
The library is now under construction. La bibliothèque est en construction.
The bridge is still under construction. Le pont est encore en construction.
The rightmost lane is now under construction. La voie la plus à droite est actuellement en construction.
The problem was under discussion. Le problème était en discussion.
She's still under age. Elle est encore mineure.
That question is under discussion. Cette question est en délibération.
Keep this information under your hat. Garde cette information pour toi.
He got paid under the table. Il a reçu des dessous de table.
He has her under his thumb. Il l'a en son pouvoir.
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