Usage examples of "jockey for position" in English with translation to French

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Do you think he is good for the position? Penses-tu qu'il est bien pour la place ?
Barry Taylor's name was put forward for the position of president. Le nom de Barry Taylor a été avancé pour le poste de président.
Aren't you a little young for this position? N'êtes-vous pas un peu jeune pour ce poste ?
There are three hundred applicants for only one position. Il y a trois cents candidats pour un seul poste.
We'll need a head hunting agency to find the right man for this executive position. Nous aurons besoin d'une agence de chasseurs de têtes pour trouver l'homme qui convient à ce poste de cadre.
I wouldn't like to be in his position, for all his wealth. Je ne voudrais pas être à sa place malgré toute sa fortune.
She cooked a special dinner for him. Elle cuisina un dîner spécial pour lui.
He is seeking a new position. Il cherche actuellement un nouveau poste.
Please wait here for a while. S'il vous plaît, attendez un peu ici.
My older brother had a position in a large company. Mon frère cadet avait un poste dans une grande entreprise.
Economic development is important for Africa. Le développement économique est important pour l'Afrique.
He is in danger of losing his position unless he works harder. S'il ne travaille pas plus assidûment, il y a possibilité qu'il perde sa place.
It's a special holiday for people who like detective stories. Ce sont des vacances spéciales pour les gens qui aiment les histoires policières.
He's out of position. Il n'est pas à sa place.
I will have been studying English for five years next February. À partir de février prochain, je vais étudier l'anglais pendant cinq ans.
My older brother got a position in a big business. Mon frère aîné a décroché un poste dans une grosse boîte.
I think it's time for me to discuss the matter with him. Je pense qu'il est temps que je discute l'affaire avec lui.
What position do you hold? Quel est votre poste ?
To my chief strategist, David Axelrod, who's been a partner with me every step of the way. To the best campaign team ever assembled in the history of politics! You made this happen, and I am forever grateful for what you've sacrificed to get it done. À mon stratège en chef, David Axelrod, qui a été un partenaire avec moi à chaque pas du chemin. À la meilleure équipe de campagne jamais assemblée dans l'histoire de la politique ! Vous l'avez accompli, et je suis pour toujours redevable pour ce que vous avez sacrifié pour le faire.
Are you content with your position in the company? Êtes-vous satisfait de votre situation dans la société ?
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