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

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A lie said to avoid hurting someone's feelings and expectations is called a "white lie." On appelle "pieux mensonge" un mensonge qui n'a pour but que d'éviter de heurter les sentiments ou les espoirs de quelqu'un.

Mr White teaches us English. M. White nous enseigne l'anglais.

Mr. White went to Canada. Monsieur White est allé au Canada.

His face went white with fear. Son visage devint blême de peur.

Mr White has gone to Canada. Monsieur White est allé au Canada.

They appointed Mr. White as manager. Ils ont nommé M. White manager.

Why don't you ask Mr White? Pourquoi ne pas demander à M. White ?

Her face turned white at the news. Son visage pâlit lorsqu'elle entendit la nouvelle.

Mr. White seems to have many friends. M. White semble avoir beaucoup d'amis.

Allow me to introduce you to Mr White. Laissez-moi vous présenter M. White.

Professor White published his first book last year. Le professeur White a publié son premier livre l'année dernière.

Mr White made a few comments on my speech. M. White a fait quelques commentaires sur mon discours.

Mr White punished the boy for cheating on the examination. M. White a puni le garçon pour avoir triché au contrôle.

Mr White was the manager of a hotel in Springfield. M. White était le directeur d'un hôtel à Springfield.

Ms. White spoke slowly enough for me to catch her. Madame Leblanc parlait suffisamment lentement pour que je puisse la comprendre.

I'll make a little money, and Mr White will never know. Je gagnerai un peu d'argent, et Monsieur White ne saura jamais.

Mr White said that because of the convention, there were no rooms available. Monsieur White a dit qu'à cause de la convention, il n'y avait pas de salle libres.

She wrapped the gift in white tissue paper and put a big red bow on top. Elle enveloppa le cadeau dans du papier de soie et mit un gros nœud rouge sur le dessus.

Mr White said to them, "The room will be $30. $10 for each man." Each man gave him $10 and went up to the room. Monsieur White leur dit :"la chambre sera à 30$, 10$ par homme". Chaque homme lui donna 10$ et monta dans sa chambre.

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