Usage examples of "brief remark" in English with translation to French

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He gave his reasons in brief. Il donna brièvement ses raisons.
The remark you made at the party about Lisa's weight was totally uncalled for. La remarque que tu as faite à la fête à propos du poids de Lisa était totalement déplacée.
The train made a brief stop. Le train fit une brève halte.
I was interested in your remark. J'étais intéressé par ce que tu as dit.
After a brief speech the mayor fielded questions from reporters. Après un bref discours, le maire pris quelques questions des journalistes.
His remark got on my nerves. Sa remarque m'a tapé sur les nerfs.
He gave me a brief outline of the plan. Il me donna un bref aperçu du projet.
Your stupid remark just added fuel to the flames. Ta remarque idiote n'a fait qu'attiser les flammes.
He sent me a brief letter. Il m'a envoyé une courte lettre.
His remark was really out of line. Sa remarque était vraiment hors de propos.
In brief, he was wrong. Pour faire court, il a eu tort.
Her remark got on my nerves. Sa remarque m'a tapé sur les nerfs.
After a brief peace, war broke out again. Après une courte paix, la guerre éclata à nouveau.
The student made an irrelevant remark. L'étudiant fit une remarque hors de propos.
Let's make it brief. Faisons court.
He has a pithy remark for every occasion. Il a une remarque lapidaire pour chaque circonstance.
He answered in brief. Il a répondu brièvement.
She didn't mean to offend anyone with her remark. Elle ne voulait pas blesser quelqu'un en faisant cette remarque.
We took notice of his remark. Nous avons pris note de sa remarque.
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