Sentence examples of "white" in English
A lie said to avoid hurting someone's feelings and expectations is called a "white lie."
On appelle "pieux mensonge" un mensonge qui n'a pour but que d'éviter de heurter les sentiments ou les espoirs de quelqu'un.
Professor White published his first book last year.
Le professeur White a publié son premier livre l'année dernière.
Mr White punished the boy for cheating on the examination.
M. White a puni le garçon pour avoir triché au contrôle.
Mr White was the manager of a hotel in Springfield.
M. White était le directeur d'un hôtel à Springfield.
Ms. White spoke slowly enough for me to catch her.
Madame Leblanc parlait suffisamment lentement pour que je puisse la comprendre.
I'll make a little money, and Mr White will never know.
Je gagnerai un peu d'argent, et Monsieur White ne saura jamais.
Mr White said that because of the convention, there were no rooms available.
Monsieur White a dit qu'à cause de la convention, il n'y avait pas de salle libres.
She wrapped the gift in white tissue paper and put a big red bow on top.
Elle enveloppa le cadeau dans du papier de soie et mit un gros nœud rouge sur le dessus.
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