Translation of "distress signal" to French

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Dictionary translations for "distress signal"

distress signal noun

pl. distress signals

le signal de détresse m (danger)

The ship's captain ordered the radio operator to send a distress signal.

Le capitaine du navire ordonna à l'opérateur radio d'envoyer un signal de détresse.

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The ship's captain ordered the radio operator to send a distress signal. Le capitaine du navire ordonna à l'opérateur radio d'envoyer un signal de détresse.

We have overcome the first obstacle with sorrow and distress. Nous avons surmonté le premier obstacle avec peine et détresse.

Many Americans are uncomfortable with silence, and they tend to regard silence in a conversation as a signal that they need to start talking. De nombreux Étasuniens ne sont pas à l'aise avec le silence, et ils ont tendance à considérer le silence dans une conversation comme un signal indiquant qu'ils doivent commencer à parler.

There are those, who, in distress, seek the help of other people's prayers, but have no mind to pray for themselves. Il y a ceux qui, dans une situation désespérée, cherchent assistance dans les prières des autres, mais ne pensent pas à prier pour eux-mêmes.

He gave us the signal to begin. Il nous a donné le signal pour commencer.

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