Usage examples of "working knowledge" in English with translation to French

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It's been hundreds of years since just one person could grasp the whole of scientific knowledge. Des siècles ont passé depuis qu'une seule personne pouvait saisir l'ensemble de la connaissance scientifique.
Some people are working in the fields. Des gens travaillent aux champs.
He is very much interested in Japanese history. We are surprised at his vast knowledge of the subject. Il est très intéressé par l'Histoire du Japon. Nous sommes surpris par l'étendue de ses connaissances sur le sujet.
One of the lights is not working. Do you think you could come take a look? Une des lampes ne marche pas. Penses-tu pouvoir venir regarder ?
A baby has no knowledge of good and evil. Les bébés n'ont pas conscience du bien et du mal.
I have been working for this newspaper for 4 years. Cela fait 4 ans que je travaille pour ce journal.
"The Parisian police," he said, "are exceedingly able in their way. They are persevering, ingenious, cunning, and thoroughly versed in the knowledge which their duties seem chiefly to demand." "Les policiers parisiens, dit-il, sont extrêmement habiles à leur façon. Ils sont persévérants, ingénieux, rusés et très savants du type de connaissance que semble principalement requérir leurs fonctions."
Carry on working while I am away. Continuez de travailler pendant que je ne suis pas là.
He went to Britain to deepen his knowledge of the culture. Il est allé en Angleterre afin d'approfondir sa connaissance de la culture.
He is very friendly, so I enjoy working with him. Il est très sympathique, donc j'aime bien travailler avec lui.
He has much economic knowledge. Il a beaucoup de connaissance économique.
It's working as intended. Ça fonctionne comme prévu.
His lack of technical knowledge kept him from being promoted. Son manque de connaissances techniques l'empêcha d'être promu.
May I ask what you're working on? Puis-je demander sur quoi vous travaillez ?
His knowledge of art is poor. Sa connaissance de l'art est mauvaise.
Who is it that you're working for? Pour qui travailles-tu ?
The above stated facts are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Les faits exprimés ci-dessus sont vrais et exacts d'après mes meilleures connaissances et convictions.
He seemed to be tired from working hard. Il avait l'air fatigué de travailler dur.
Conscience is the knowledge that someone is watching. La conscience, c'est savoir que quelqu'un regarde.
Working together, they cleaned the entire house in no time. En travaillant ensemble, ils ont nettoyé toute la maison très rapidement.
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