Sentence examples of "was worthwhile" in English

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The three-day discussion was worthwhile. Les trois jours de débats en valaient la peine.
It is worthwhile visiting that museum. Cela vaut la peine de visiter ce musée.
It is worthwhile listening to his concert. Cela vaut la peine d'écouter son concert.
It is worthwhile to read this book. Cela vaut la peine de lire ce livre.
It is worthwhile to read this novel. Ce roman vaut la peine d'être lu.
She was waiting at the quay as the ship came in. Elle attendait sur le quai au moment où le bateau rentra.
It isn't worthwhile going there. Ça ne vaut pas le coup d'aller là.
I tried to pretend I was something I wasn't. J'essayais de faire semblant d'être quelque chose que je n'étais pas.
Do you think it's worthwhile? I don't think so. Vous croyez que ça en vaut la peine ? Je ne crois pas.
He was entranced with joy. Il était transporté de joie.
He was in the shower. Il était dans la douche.
I was happy to hear the news. J'étais heureux d'entendre la nouvelle.
Among those present was the Mayor. Parmi les présents il y avait le maire.
I was tired so I went to bed. J'étais fatigué, j'allai donc au lit.
His nephew was absorbed in the splendid fireworks. Son neveu était captivé par le superbe feu d'artifice.
She was arrested by the police. Elle a été arrêtée par la police.
It was Janet that won first prize. Ce fut Janet qui gagna le premier prix.
It was Jack that broke the window yesterday. C'est Jack qui a cassé la fenêtre hier.
"Whom the gods love die young", was said of yore. "Ceux que les dieux aiment meurent jeunes", disait-on autrefois.
I was at the party. J'étais à la fête.
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