Usage examples of "set on his feet" in English with translation to French

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A cheap wooden box was set on a chair. Une caisse de bois blanc était posée sur une chaise.
He doesn't have his feet on the ground. Il n'a pas les pieds sur terre.
She gave him a sweater on his birthday. Elle lui offrit un chandail pour son anniversaire.
Hanako is set on going to Paris. Hanako est décidée à aller à Paris.
He is American to the soles of his feet. Il est américain jusqu'au bout des ongles.
The teacher wore a harsh expression on his face. Le professeur avait un air sévère.
The child found his feet at last. L'enfant trouva enfin ses pieds.
On his arrival in London, he sent me a telegram. À son arrivée à Londres, il m'a envoyé un télégramme.
Tom scrubbed his feet. Tom nettoya ses pieds.
He dotes on his grandson. Il adore son petit-fils.
He stood with his feet apart. Il était debout avec les jambes écartées.
It's hard for him to live on his small pension. Il lui est difficile de vivre de sa maigre pension.
He stood with his feet wide apart. Il était debout avec les jambes bien écartées.
He went to France to brush up on his speaking ability. Il est allé en France pour rafraîchir son français parlé.
He is still on his back. Il est toujours alité.
He prides himself on his son. Il est fier de son fils.
Alain focused all his attention on his cat. Alain a concentré toutes ses attentions sur sa chatte.
A cold wind was blowing on his face. Un vent glacial lui soufflait sur le visage.
Sasha had a huge bump on his head. Sacha avait une énorme bosse sur la tête.
I buy my silver from a man who has a mine on his property. J'achète l'argent à un homme qui possède une mine.
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