Sentence examples of "thing" in English

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For one thing, I'm busy; for another, I'm not interested. D'une part je suis occupé, d'autre part, je ne suis pas intéressé.
The instinct for survival is inherent in every living thing. L'instinct de survie est commun à tout être vivant.
They did the right thing. Elles firent ce qu'il fallait.
She did the right thing. Elle fit ce qu'il fallait.
You did the right thing. Vous avez fait ce qu'il fallait.
It's a sure thing. C'est du tout cuit.
He did the right thing. Il fit ce qu'il fallait.
And one thing leading to another Et de fil en aiguille
Swimming is one thing I enjoy. La natation est un de mes plaisirs.
He didn't see a thing. Il ne vit rien.
Would you have the same thing? Vous auriez sa petite sœur ?
Jane cannot have said such a thing. Jane ne peut pas avoir dit ça.
He is above doing such a thing. Il est au-dessus d'un tel acte.
How dare you say such a thing! Comment osez-vous dire cela ?
She has a thing for older men. Elle est attirée par les hommes plus âgés.
That's a really shallow thing to say. Ça manque vraiment de profondeur.
I'd do any damn thing for you. Je ferais n'importe quoi pour toi.
Her passing the exam is a sure thing. Dix contre un qu'elle réussira l'examen.
That's not a proper thing to say. Cela ne se dit pas.
Maybe we should call the whole thing off. Peut-être devrions-nous tout annuler.
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