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

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She was kissed by him. Elle a été embrassée par lui.
He is hated by all. Il est détesté de tous.
I returned home by train. Je suis rentré chez moi en train.
I will be back by nine. Je serai de retour avant neuf heures.
There is a hospital near by. Il y a un hôpital près d'ici.
Don't judge people by appearance. Ne jugez pas les gens sur l'apparence.
I have learned to draw by following his lessons. J'ai appris à dessiner en suivant ses cours.
I met Jane by accident. J'ai croisé Jane par hasard.
Marriage customs differ by country. Les coutumes du mariage sont différentes dans chaque pays.
I like traveling by train. J'aime voyager en train.
I'll be back by six. Je reviens avant six heures.
We should know the result by Thursday. Nous devrions connaître le résultat d'ici à jeudi.
Don't judge people by their appearance. Ne juge pas quelqu'un sur son apparence.
He learned golf by watching others and following their example. Il a appris le golf en regardant les autres et en suivant leur exemple.
May I pay by check? Puis-je payer par chèque ?
She's inquisitive by nature. Elle est curieuse de nature.
Some people relax by reading. Certaines personnes se détendent en lisant.
I will finish it by tomorrow afternoon. Je le finirai avant demain après-midi.
I'll come back by the morning. Je reviendrai d'ici demain matin.
What time is it by your watch? Quelle heure est-il sur ta montre ?
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