Usage examples of "made off" in English with translation to French

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The thief made off with the woman's handbag. Le voleur s'est enfui avec la sacoche de la femme.
The thieves made off with the jewels. Les voleurs se sont carapatés avec les bijoux.
The girl made off with her employer's money. La gamine s'envola avec l'argent de son employeur.
The heavy snow made them put off their departure. Les fortes chutes de neige leur ont fait repousser leur départ.
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.
Brush off the dust from your shoes. Enlève la poussière de tes chaussures.
I made an awful mistake in the test. J'ai fait une terrible erreur au test.
Get off at the next stop and take a bus headed to the airport. Descends au prochain arrêt et prends un bus à destination de l'aéroport.
That couple was made for each other. Ce couple était fait l'un pour l'autre.
He can't take his eyes off her. Il ne peut pas la quitter des yeux.
Schnapps is made from fruit must. Le schnaps est fait à base de moût de fruits.
They heard a gun go off in the distance. Ils entendirent un coup de feu partir au loin.
He made a wisecrack. Il fit une vanne.
The plane took off just now. L'avion vient juste de décoller.
They made the goal. Ils ont atteint l'objectif.
Police cordoned off the crime scene. La police délimita la scène de crime.
You made a great contribution. Vous avez fait une importante contribution.
Make sure that the lights are turned off before you leave. Assurez-vous que les lumières sont éteintes avant de partir.
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.
She stormed off in a huff. Elle prit la mouche.
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