Usage examples of "for the most part" in English with translation to French

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The students were for the most part from the West Coast. Les étudiants étaient pour la plupart originaires de la côte Ouest.

The attempts were for the most part unsuccessful. Les tentatives ont été la plupart du temps des échecs.

They were for the most part young people. C'était en majorité des jeunes.

I couldn't for the most part make out what he said. Je ne pouvais comprendre la plus grande partie de ce qu'il disait.

They argue a lot, but for the most part they get along quite well together. Ils se disputent beaucoup, mais pour l'essentiel, ils s'entendent assez bien.

Intensive courses are always the most exhausting. Les cours intensifs sont toujours les plus fatigants.

It is you who are to blame for the failure. C'est toi qui es à blâmer pour cet échec.

Give to every day the chance to be the most beautiful in your life. Donne à chaque jour la chance d'être le plus beau de ta vie.

I'm going to prepare for the final exams this afternoon. Je vais me préparer pour les examens finaux cette après-midi.

The USA is the most dangerous place in the world to have a haircut. Les USA sont l'endroit le plus dangereux du monde pour se faire couper les cheveux.

He is preparing for the test. Il se prépare pour le test.

Tufts is the most dangerous university in the world. Tufts est l'université la plus dangereuse du monde.

I got into that state of mind when a man listens and listens and begins to long for the sight of a policeman. Je suis entré dans cet état d'esprit où un homme écoute et écoute et commence à ardemment désirer apercevoir un agent de police.

Try to make the most of every opportunity. Essaie de tirer profit de chaque occasion.

The poet expressed his burning passion for the woman he loved. Le poète exprima sa passion brûlante pour la femme qu'il aimait.

The most laudable way of acquiring books is by writing them yourself. La manière la plus louable d'acquérir des livres et de les écrire soi-même.

We are liable for the damage. Nous sommes responsables en cas de dégâts.

He likes the most beautiful flower. Il aime les plus belles fleurs.

It is not for the vanquished to talk of war. Quand on ne s'y connait pas, on s'abstient. @modifier (je cherche une expression !)

He has a fearsome intellect before which even the most learned cower. Il a un intellect redoutable, face auquel même le plus lettré se recroqueville.

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