Sentence examples of "distress signal" in English

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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.
Many people were plunged into distress by the news. Beaucoup de gens ont été affligés par les informations.
Don't cross the road while the signal is red. Ne traverse pas la rue tant que le feu est rouge.
Her death was a great distress to all the family. Sa mort fut une grande détresse pour toute la famille.
He responded to the signal I gave. Il a répondu au signal que je lui ai donné.
We have overcome the first obstacle with sorrow and distress. Nous avons surmonté le premier obstacle avec peine et détresse.
Drivers have to attend to the traffic signal. Les conducteurs doivent faire attention aux feux de circulation.
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.
I'll raise my hand as a signal. Je lèverai ma main pour faire signe.
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.
A red light is often used as a danger signal. Une lumière rouge est souvent utilisée comme un signal de danger.
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