Sentence examples of "sharpness of contrast" in English

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Bernard of Chartres used to say that we are like dwarfs on the shoulders of giants, so that we can see more than they, and things at a greater distance, not by virtue of any sharpness of sight on our part, or any physical distinction, but because we are carried high and raised up by their giant size. Bernard de Chartres avait l'habitude de dire que nous sommes comme des nains sur les épaules de géants, de telle manière que nous pouvons voir davantage qu'eux, et des choses à plus grande distance, non pas en vertu d'une quelconque acuité visuelle de notre part, ou une quelconque particularité physique, mais parce que nous sommes portés haut et soulevés par leur taille géante.
In contrast to the dog, the cat has become domesticated only in recent times. Contrairement au chien, le chat a seulement récemment été domestiqué.
In contrast to many rumours, I don't know everything. Contrairement à de nombreuses rumeurs, je ne sais pas tout.
In contrast to his frightening looks, his voice was kind and calm. Contrairement à son apparence effrayante, sa voix était douce et calme.
The contrast immediately springs to eyes. Le contraste saute immédiatement aux yeux.
The dress has a beautiful contrast between red and white. La robe avait un joli contraste entre le rouge et le blanc.
A man who concentrates before a work of art is absorbed by it. In contrast, the distracted mass absorbs the work of art. L'homme qui se concentre devant une oeuvre d'art est absorbé par elle. Par contraste, la masse distraite absorbe l'oeuvre d'art.
She seemed happy in contrast to the man. Contrairement à l'homme, elle avait l'air heureuse.
He looked quite happy in contrast with those around him. Il semblait heureux comparé à ceux autour de lui.
In contrast to yesterday, it isn't hot at all today. Contrairement à hier, il ne fait pas du tout chaud aujourd'hui.
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