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

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Vous irez à l'école. You will go to school.
Le train arriva à temps. The train got in on time.
L'école commence à 8h10. School begins at 8:10 a.m.
Gare à cet homme-là. Watch out for that man.
À vos marques, prêts, partez ! On your marks, get set, go!
Du berceau à la tombe. From the cradle to the grave.
À bas les politiciens corrompus. Down with corrupt politicians.
Marie commença à se déshabiller. Mary started taking her clothes off.
Remettons à la semaine prochaine. Let's postpone until next week.
Tu ne dois pas te fier à un tel homme. You must not rely upon such a man.
À combien se monte le loyer mensuel ? How much is the rent per month?
Ne jetez rien à terre. Don't throw anything onto the floor.
Il a tendance à oublier. He is apt to forget.
T'intéresses-tu à moi ? Are you interested in me?
Tom cria à plein poumons. Tom screamed at the top of his lungs.
Elle hurla à l'aide. She screamed for help.
Il a continué à mentir. He kept on telling lies.
Restez à distance du feu. Keep away from the fire.
Tiens-le à deux mains. Hold it with both hands.
Laisse-moi t'aider à l'essuyer. Let me help you wipe it off.
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