Sentence examples of "holds" in English
Translations:
all130
tenir78
retenir19
attendre5
contenir5
maintenir4
appliquer4
croire2
réserver2
other translations11
So let there be no doubt: Islam is a part of America. And I believe that America holds within her the truth that regardless of race, religion, or station in life, all of us share common aspirations – to live in peace and security; to get an education and to work with dignity; to love our families, our communities, and our God. These things we share. This is the hope of all humanity.
Aussi qu'il n'y ait aucun doute : L'Islam fait partie de l'Amérique. Et je crois que l'Amérique recèle la vérité qu'indépendamment de la race, de la religion ou de l'état, nous partageons tous des aspirations communes - vivre en paix et en sécurité ; avoir une éducation et travailler dans la dignité ; aimer nos familles, nos communautés et notre Dieu. Ces choses nous les partageons. C'est l'espoir de toute l'humanité.
In a way, life is a cruel thing. It holds major problems in store for each one of us.
En un sens, la vie est cruelle. Elle garde en réserve des problèmes majeurs pour chacun d'entre nous.
The Prime Minister holds a press conference tomorrow.
Le Premier Ministre tiendra une conférence de presse demain.
That rule holds good in this particular case.
Dans ce cas particulier la règle s'applique dans toute sa rigueur.
My wife holds the purse strings in our family.
C'est ma femme qui tient les cordons de la bourse dans notre famille.
There are cases where the rule does not hold good.
Il y a des cas où la règle ne s'applique pas dans toute sa rigueur.
He's already been offered a couple of positions but he tells me he's holding out for a better salary.
On lui a déjà offert quelques postes mais il me dit qu'il se réserve pour un meilleur salaire.
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