Sentence examples of "effet de surprise" in French
Ils ont une plus grande puissance de feu que nous, mais nous bénéficierons de l'effet de surprise.
They have us out-gunned but we'll have the element of surprise.
À ma surprise, ce psychologue réputé a été accusé d'enlèvement.
To my surprise, the noted psychologist was accused of a kidnapping.
Il a pris sa retraite avant que les nouvelles modalités des pensions ne prennent effet.
He retires before the new pension scheme is due to come into effect.
C'était une grande surprise d'apprendre qu'elle avait divorcé.
The news that she got divorced was a big surprise.
Ces champignons ont un effet émétique. Si on absorbe de l'alcool après en avoir mangé, on se sent très malade.
These mushrooms have a revulsive effect. If you drink alcohol after having eaten them, you will feel very sick.
Je suis surprise de vous voir fumer ; vous ne le faisiez pas.
I'm surprised to see you smoking; you didn't use to.
En musique comme en rhétorique, une pause est souvent utilisée pour créer un effet dramatique.
In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.
À ma grande surprise, la porte s'ouvrit sans bruit.
Much to my surprise, the door opened noiselessly.
En effet, il est plus beau d’éclairer que de briller seulement ; de même est-il plus beau de transmettre aux autres ce qu’on a contemplé que de contempler seulement.
Just as it is better to illuminate than merely to shine, so to pass on what one has contemplated is better than merely to contemplate.
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