Usage examples of "was known" in English with translation to French

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The singer was known to young people. Le chanteur était connu des jeunes.

The cause of the fire was known. La cause de l'incendie était connue.

Franklin was known for his common sense. Franklin était connu pour son bon sens.

He was known to everybody in the village. Tout le monde le connaissait au village.

Her name was not known. Son nom était inconnu.

His name was becoming widely known. Son nom devenait largement connu.

They arrived in Southern Rhodesia, and there was a choice of an immigrants' camp, consisting of mud huts with a communal water supply, or a hotel; and they chose the hotel, being what are known as people of means. Ils sont arrivés en Rhodésie du Sud, et il y avait le choix entre un camp d'immigrés, fait de huttes en terre avec prise d'eau commune, ou un hôtel ; et ils ont choisi l'hôtel, s'agissant de ce que l'on pourrait appeler des nantis.

Had he known what was about to happen, he would have changed his plan. S'il avait su ce qui était sur le point de se passer, il aurait modifié son plan.

Had they known what was about to happen, they would have changed their plans. S'ils avaient su ce qui allait arriver, ils auraient changé leurs plans.

I have known Tom since I was a little boy. Je connais Tom depuis tout petit.

I've known her since I was little. Je la connais depuis mon enfance.

I have known her since she was a child. Je la connais depuis qu'elle était enfant.

I have known her since she was a little girl. Je la connais depuis qu'elle est enfant.

Tom has known Mary since she was a little girl. Tom connaît Marie depuis qu'elle est toute petite.

He made it known to his friends that he was unwilling to run for the election. Il fit savoir à ses amis qu'il n'avait pas l'intention d'être candidat.

So I have known Islam on three continents before coming to the region where it was first revealed. Ainsi ai-je connu l'Islam sur trois continents avant de venir dans la région où il a été révélé en premier.

How long have you known Jack? Depuis combien de temps connais-tu Jack ?

You found me where no one else was looking. Tu m'as trouvée où personne ne cherchait.

If only I had known the answer yesterday! Si seulement j'avais su la bonne réponse hier !

I was really tired so I went to bed early. J'étais très fatigué, donc je me suis couché tôt.

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