Usage examples of "set a task" in English with translation to French

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I have an object, a task, let me say the word, a passion. The profession of writing is a violent and almost indestructible passion. J'ai un but, une tâche, disons le mot, une passion. Le métier d'écrire en est une violente et presque indestructible.
We set a trap to catch a fox. Nous avons posé un piège pour capturer un renard.
It is too easy a task for him. C'est une tâche trop facile pour lui.
Let's set a time and day and have lunch together! Décidons d'un jour et d'une heure pour déjeuner ensemble.
A man ought to read just as inclination leads him; for what he reads as a task will do him little good. Un homme devrait lire comme lui dictent ses goûts ; car ce qu'il lit par obligation ne lui fera aucun bien.
You should set a good example to your children. Tu devrais montrer le bon exemple à tes enfants.
You should set a good example for your children. Vous devriez montrer le bon exemple à vos enfants.
Set a thief to catch a thief. Combattre le mal par le mal.
He is sure to set a new record in the triple jump. Il est sûr de battre un nouveau record au triple saut.
You should set a high value on every man's life. Il faut accorder beaucoup de valeur à la vie de tout être humain.
You've set a bad example. Tu as montré un mauvais exemple.
Tom set a trap. Tom tendit un piège.
The diamond was set in a gold ring. Le diamant était enchâssé dans une bague en or.
It is a difficult task, choosing what is "right" or "wrong", but you have to do it. C'est une tâche difficile, choisir ce qui est "bon" ou "mauvais", mais il faut le faire.
He set his son up as a baker. Il a établi son fils comme boulanger.
Of course, recognizing our common humanity is only the beginning of our task. Bien sûr, reconnaître notre humanité commune est seulement le commencement de notre tâche.
A fund was launched to set up a monument in memory of the dead man. Une souscription a été lancée afin d'ériger un monument à mémoire du défunt.
To rule a country is no easy task. Diriger un pays n'est pas une tâche facile.
Set the clock right. It's ten minutes fast. Règle la pendule. Elle avance de dix minutes.
It's true that the project is a difficult task, but Mr Hara will be able to bring it off. C'est vrai que le projet est une tâche difficile, mais M. Hara sera capable d'en venir à bout (de le mener à bien).
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