Usage examples of "d'après les usages" in French with translation to English

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D'après les journaux il y a eu un tremblement de terre à Mexico. According to the newspaper there was an earthquake in Mexico.
En tant qu'Anglais, il est particulièrement sensible aux différences entre les usages anglais et étasunien. As an Englishman, he is particularly sensitive to the differences between English and American usage.
Si l'on devait nommer les pays d'après les mots qu'on y entend d'abord, l'Angleterre s'appellerait “damn it”. If countries were named after the words you first hear when you go there, England would have to be called Damn It.
Les usages sociaux sont différents d'un pays à l'autre. Social customs vary from country to country.
D'après les journaux, il sera là aujourd'hui. According to the newspapers, he will be here today.
D'après les prévisions météorologiques, il va neiger demain. According to the weather forecast it is going to snow tomorrow.
C'est une croyance répandue, d'après un vote national aux États-Unis, que les musulmans sont liés au terrorisme. It is a prevalent belief, according to a nationwide vote in the United States, that Muslims are linked with terrorism.
Tous les hommes sont égaux d'après la loi. All men are equal according to the law.
Les faits exprimés ci-dessus sont vrais et exacts d'après mes meilleures connaissances et convictions. The above stated facts are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Vous pensiez à quoi en laissant les loyalistes dans le château ? What do you think you're doing letting the loyalists into the castle?
Le bébé fut nommé Pierre, d'après son grand-père. The baby was named Peter after his grandfather.
Le Mahjong est un des jeux les plus intéressants. Mahjong is one of the most interesting games.
On devrait juger un arbre d'après ses fruits. You should judge a tree by its fruits.
Nous avons les mêmes problèmes que toi. We have the same problems as you.
À en juger d'après ce superbe bronzage, il semble que tu aies passé l'essentiel de tes vacances à la plage. Judging by that great tan, it looks like you spent most of your vacation on the beach.
Il est temps de se concentrer sur les affaires. It's time to get down to business.
D'après mes calculs, elle devrait être en Inde à l'heure qu'il est. According to my calculation, she should be in India by now.
Je n'aime pas les bords mal coupés. I don't like raw cut edges.
D'après la rumeur il y aurait des trésors cachés là-bas. It is rumoured there are treasures hidden there.
Il tenait les envahisseurs à distance à la mitrailleuse. He kept the invaders at bay with a machine gun.
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