Usage examples of "est censé" in French with translation to English

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Il est censé être chez lui aujourd'hui. He is supposed to be at home today.
Manger trop gras est censé causer des maladies cardiaques. Eating too much fat is supposed to cause heart disease.
Tout le monde est censé porter une cravate à cette soirée. Everybody is supposed to wear a tie at the party.
Eh bien, j'ignore ce que ce truc est censé faire. Why, I wouldn't know what this contraption is supposed to do.
Tout le monde est censé connaître les lois, mais très peu de gens les connaissent vraiment. Everybody is supposed to know the law, but few people really do.
Tu es censé respecter la loi. You are supposed to obey the law.
L'animal en haut à gauche est censé être un dragon. The animal in the top left-hand corner is meant to be a dragon.
Au Japon, le « chat qui salue » est censé apporter la bonne fortune à son propriétaire. In Japan, the "Beckoning Cat" is believed to bring good fortune to its owner.
Il est dommage que vous ne puissiez voyager avec nous. It is a pity that you cannot travel with us.
Je ne peux pas démarrer mon ordinateur. Qu'est-ce que je suis censé faire ? I can't start up my computer. What am I supposed to do?
La seule chose qui compte vraiment est si oui ou non vous êtes heureux. The only thing that really matters is whether or not you are happy.
Vous n'êtes pas censé être là-dedans. You're not supposed to be in here.
Ce magazine est à destination des adolescents. That magazine is aimed at teenagers.
Je sais que je suis censé aimer ce cours, mais non. I know that I'm supposed to enjoy this class, but I don't.
Le Mahjong est un des jeux les plus intéressants. Mahjong is one of the most interesting games.
Tu n'es pas censé nager ici. You aren't supposed to swim here.
Mon frère est devenu prêtre. My brother has become a priest.
Ah oui c'est vrai. J'étais censé retrouver des amis à Shibuya à huit heures. Oh yeah that's right. I was supposed to meet some friends in Shibuya at eight.
Cela fait trois ans qu'il est mort. It is three years since he died.
Qu'est-ce que je suis censé payer ? What exactly am I paying for?
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