Sentence examples of "Avons" in French with translation "hold"

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Nous avons les mêmes principes. We hold the same principles.
Nous avons pris la liberté de mettre votre candidature en attente. We took the liberty of putting your candidacy on hold.
Nous avons été retenus pendant deux heures en raison d'un accident. We were held up for two hours on account of an accident.
Il avait un stylo dans les mains. He held a pen in his hands.
Il avait les mains en l'air. He held up his hands.
Tiens-moi la main si tu as peur. Keep hold of my hand if you're afraid.
Le seigneur avait un pouvoir absolu sur ses sujets. The lord held absolute power over his subjects.
Il se demandait quoi faire du portefeuille qu'il avait en main. He wondered what to do about the wallet he was holding.
Cette cérémonie a eu lieu en l'honneur de l'hôte venu de Chine. The ceremony was held in honor of the guest from China.
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