Sentence examples of "hadn't" in English with translation "être"

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If it hadn't been for the seatbelt, I wouldn't be alive today. Sans la ceinture de sécurité, je ne serais pas vivant aujourd'hui.
There was a time when Christopher Columbus challenged another explorer to a duel. The latter, an underhanded chap, did not take ten steps - as dictated by the rules - but two, then turned around to shoot. Unfortunately for him, Columbus hadn't taken any steps at all. Il fut un temps où Christophe Colomb défia un autre navigateur en duel. Ce dernier, un homme vicieux, ne fit pas 10 pas, comme dicté dans les règles, mais 2, puis il se retourna pour tirer. Malheureusement pour lui, Colomb ne fit aucun pas.
She had gone to bed. Elle est partie se coucher.
He had his wallet stolen. Son portefeuille était volé.
She had an ashy color. Elle était couleur de cendre.
We had a narrow escape. Nous nous sommes échappés de justesse.
Tom had a grand time. Tom fut enchanté.
The competition has become fierce. La concurrence est devenue féroce.
Mary has a social nature. Marie est de nature sociable.
Has the fever gone down? Est-ce que la fièvre est tombée ?
She has gone to Paris. Elle est partie à Paris.
He has a friendly nature. Il est de nature amicale.
Kaoru has gone to America. Kaoru est allé en Amérique.
He has gone to America. Il est parti en Amérique.
It has become much warmer. Le temps est devenu beaucoup plus chaud.
She has a hot temper. Elle est susceptible.
He has already gone home. Il est déjà rentré à la maison.
My grandmother has become old. Ma grand-mère est devenue vieille.
The house has burnt down. La maison est réduite en cendres.
He has been to France. Il est allé en France.
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