Usage examples of "wanting" in English with translation to French

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Translations: all1402 vouloir1369 désirer22 avoir besoin5 rechercher4 other translations2

You're the one I've been wanting to meet. Vous êtes celui que je voulais rencontrer.

Not wanting is the same as having. Ne pas désirer équivaut à posséder.

It is justice, not charity, that is wanting in the world. C'est la justice et non la charité, dont a besoin le monde.

I have been wanting to kiss you since the moment I saw you. Je veux vous embrasser depuis le moment où je vous ai vu.

Wanting to protect me from myself is about as ingenious as saving a fish from drowning. Vouloir me protéger de moi-même, c'est aussi ingénieux que sauver un poisson de la noyade.

I want to see you. Je veux te voir.

Do you want a drink? Désirez-vous quelque chose à boire ?

I want a massage. I need to relax. J’ai envie d’un massage. J'ai besoin de me détendre.

He is in want of money. Il est à la recherche d'argent.

I didn't want that. Je ne voulais pas ça.

Do you want something to drink? Désirez-vous boire quelque chose ?

She needs glasses but doesn't want them. Elle a besoin de lunettes mais n'en veut pas.

He's wanted for grand theft auto. Il est recherché pour vol de véhicule.

I want to study German. Je veux étudier l'allemand.

Why do you want to die? Pourquoi désirez-vous mourir ?

I asked you if you wanted some help. Je vous demandais si vous aviez besoin d'aide.

Professor Tanaka wants somebody to help him with his study. Le professeur Tanaka veut l'aide de quelqu'un pour ses recherches.

I want a good dictionary. Je veux un bon dictionnaire.

What do you want to have? Que désirez-vous avoir ?

If you want a pencil, I'll lend you one. Si tu as besoin d'un crayon, je t'en prête un.

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