Sentence examples of "a great while" in English

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A great warrior radiates strength. He doesn't have to fight to the death. La force irradie d'un grand guerrier. Il n'a pas besoin de combattre à mort.
You made a great contribution. Vous avez fait une importante contribution.
My brother smokes a great deal. Mon frère fume énormément.
He bribed that politician with a great deal of money. Il a soudoyé cet homme politique avec une grosse somme d'argent.
He was a great musician. C'était un grand musicien.
He thinks himself a great poet. Il se considère grand poète.
The second test is a great improvement on the first. Le deuxième examen est une grande avancée comparé au premier.
Love is a great contradiction. You cannot live without it but at the same time you will be hurt by it. L'amour est une grande contradiction. Vous ne pouvez pas vivre sans, mais en même temps elle vous blessera.
Radio is a great invention. La radio est une invention formidable.
It's a great night to go dancing. C'est une belle nuit pour aller danser.
I have a great fear of being disdained by those I love and care about. J'ai une grande peur d'être méprisé par ceux que j'aime et à qui je tiens.
I am a great admirer of American culture. Je suis un grand admirateur de la culture américaine.
I've just come up with a great idea. Il m'est juste venu une super idée.
The movie created a great sensation. Le film a fait grande sensation.
A great future lies before her. Un grand avenir l'attend.
The party was a great success. La fête fut une réussite complète.
When I grow up I want to be a great scientist. Quand je serai grand je voudrais être en grand scientifique.
It sounds like you had a great time. On dirait que vous avez pris du bon temps.
It was a great shock to me. Ce fut un gros choc pour moi.
He is said to be a great scientist. Les gens disent qu'il est un excellent scientifique.
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