Sentence examples of "taking part" in English

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The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part. La chose la plus importante aux Jeux Olympiques n'est pas de gagner mais d'y prendre part.

I took part in the contest. Je pris part au concours.

All took part in the negotiations. Tous prirent part aux négociations.

He took part in the race. Il a pris part à la course.

I took part in the sporting event. Je pris part à la manifestation sportive.

Did you take part in the discussion yesterday? Avez-vous pris part à la discussion, hier ?

I didn't take part in the conversation. Je n'ai pas pris part à la conversation.

He denied having taken part in the crime. Il nia avoir pris part au crime.

Lots of people took part in the marathon. Plusieurs prirent part au marathon.

He took part in the anti-war demonstration. Il prit part à la manifestation contre la guerre.

The greater part of the guests were foreigners. La plupart des invités étaient des étrangers.

I am interested in taking pictures. Prendre des photos m'intéresse.

Part of his story is true. Une partie de son histoire est vraie.

Taking a bath in this lake is not without risk. Se baigner dans ce lac n'est pas sans risque.

He didn't want to part with his house. Il ne voulait pas se séparer de sa maison.

The driver felt like taking a rest. Le chauffeur a eu envie de prendre du repos.

Your son took part in the student movement, I hear. J'entends que votre fils a pris part au mouvement étudiant.

Tom is taking a few days off. Tom prend quelques jours de congé.

I think it's time for me to start taking my responsibilities seriously. Je pense qu'il est temps que je commence à prendre mes responsabilités au sérieux.

I've been toying with the idea of selling everything and taking a long, slow trip around the world. J'ai flirté avec l'idée de tout bazarder et de faire un long voyage tranquille autour du monde.

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