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And as his brother, exasperated by this composure, and not knowing what to think, muttered something, Pierre thrust Adelaide's receipt under his nose.
Et, comme son frère bégayait, exaspéré par ce sang-froid et ne sachant plus que croire, il lui mit sous les yeux le reçu qu’Adélaïde avait signé.
Zola, Emile / The Fortune of the RougonsZola, Emile / La Fortune des Rougon
La Fortune des Rougon
Zola, Emile
The Fortune of the Rougons
Zola, Emile
© 2006 BiblioBazaar
On seeing him seated there in such composure Prada could not restrain a slight shudder.
En l’apercevant si carrément installé, si calme, Prada avait eu un petit frisson.
Zola, Emile / The Three Cities - RomeZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - Rome
Les Trois Villes - Rome
Zola, Emile
The Three Cities - Rome
Zola, Emile
However, he recovered his composure immediately, and behaved very amiably.
Du reste, il se remit tout de suite, très aimable.
Zola, Emile / His MasterpieceZola, Emile / L'Oeuvre
L'Oeuvre
Zola, Emile
His Masterpiece
Zola, Emile
However, these were things not to be said; so Claude, when he had recovered his composure, exclaimed: 'You never painted anything so powerful!'
Mais c’étaient là des choses qu’on ne pouvait dire, et Claude, lorsqu’il se fut remis, s’exclama: «Vous n’avez jamais rien peint de si puissant! »
Zola, Emile / His MasterpieceZola, Emile / L'Oeuvre
L'Oeuvre
Zola, Emile
His Masterpiece
Zola, Emile
She possessed supreme composure, and an apparent tranquillity that masked terrible transports.
Elle possédait un sang-froid suprême, une apparente tranquillité qui cachait des emportements terribles.
Zola, Emile / Therese RaquinZola, Emile / Therese Raquin
Therese Raquin
Zola, Emile
Therese Raquin
Zola, Emile
"Well!" Felicite rejoined, with great composure, "you can have that done to-morrow or the day after; the Republicans are not far off.
– Ça, répondit Félicité avec une grande tranquillité, tu pourras le faire demain ou après-demain, car les républicains ne sont pas loin.
Zola, Emile / The Fortune of the RougonsZola, Emile / La Fortune des Rougon
La Fortune des Rougon
Zola, Emile
The Fortune of the Rougons
Zola, Emile
© 2006 BiblioBazaar
Then, seeing how greatly surprised Pierre was at hearing such language, she began to laugh with the quiet composure of one belonging to the humble classes of France, whose only desire is a quiet and happy life, irrespective of matrimonial ties.
Et, en voyant que Pierre la regardait, surpris, elle se mit à rire de son air de belle santé, avec le tranquille équilibre du menu peuple de France qui ne croit plus guère qu’à la vie heureuse menée honnêtement.
Zola, Emile / The Three Cities - RomeZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - Rome
Les Trois Villes - Rome
Zola, Emile
The Three Cities - Rome
Zola, Emile
Grace was unused to resist her mother's commands, and throwing off her hat and shawl, reseated herself with more composure than she would probably have done, had not the attentions of Moseley been more delicate and pointed of late than formerly.
Grace n’était pas habituée à résister aux ordres de sa mère, et, ôtant son châle et son chapeau, elle reprit son ouvrage avec plus de calme qu’elle ne l’aurait fait s’il lui était resté encore quelques doutes sur les sentiments de Moseley.
Cooper, James Fenimore / PrecautionCooper, James Fenimore / Précaution. Le choix d'un mari
Précaution. Le choix d'un mari
Cooper, James Fenimore
Precaution
Cooper, James Fenimore
Then he turned, fixed his eyes on Legree, and said, with forced composure, "I have not, as yet, said to you what I think of this most atrocious affair; – this is not the time and place.
Enfin il se retourna, regarda fixement Legris, et lui dit avec un sang-froid contraint: «Je ne vous ai pas déclaré ma pensée sur toute cette atroce affaire; – ce n’est ni l’heure ni le moment.
Beecher Stowe, Harriet / Uncle Tom's CabinBeecher Stowe, Harriet / La case de l'oncle Tom
La case de l'oncle Tom
Beecher Stowe, Harriet
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Beecher Stowe, Harriet
The three had recovered their composure, and were talking easily--just the kind of slangy talk you will hear in any golf club-house.
Les trois hommes avaient repris leur sang-froid, et causaient avec aisance, émaillant leur conversation de cet argot inévitable dans une maison de joueurs de golf.
Buchan, John / Thirty-Nine StepsBuchan, John / Les Trente-Neuf Marches
Les Trente-Neuf Marches
Buchan, John
Thirty-Nine Steps
Buchan, John
A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
Une grande pâleur avait remplacé les brillantes couleurs qui paraient ses joues ; mais la même douceur, la même bienveillance se faisaient remarquer dans sa conduite et jusque dans ses moindres paroles.
Cooper, James Fenimore / PrecautionCooper, James Fenimore / Précaution. Le choix d'un mari
Précaution. Le choix d'un mari
Cooper, James Fenimore
Precaution
Cooper, James Fenimore
And even as Massot had said, there really was only Fonsegue who showed composure and bravery, ever the same with his restless little figure, and his eyes beaming with wit, though at times they were just faintly clouded by a shadow of uneasiness.
Et il n’y avait réellement que Fonsègue tranquille et brave, toujours le même, dans sa petite taille remuante, avec ses yeux étincelants d’esprit, voilés à peine d’une ombre de malaise.
Zola, Emile / The Three Cities - ParisZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - Paris
Les Trois Villes - Paris
Zola, Emile
The Three Cities - Paris
Zola, Emile
The beautiful virgin took another pinch, and put the snuff-box in her pocket; still looking at her brother with perfect composure.
La belle vierge huma une nouvelle prise de tabac et mit dans sa poche sa boite d’étain, tout en continuant de contempler son frère avec un sang-froid parfait.
Dickens, Charles / The Old Curiosity ShopDickens, Charles / Le magasin d'antiquites
Le magasin d'antiquites
Dickens, Charles
The Old Curiosity Shop
Dickens, Charles
© Wordsworth Editions Limited 1995
The search necessarily continued some time, during which Judith collected her thoughts and regained her composure.
Cette recherche dura nécessairement encore quelque temps, pendant lequel Judith recueillit ses pensées et reprit son calme.
Cooper, James Fenimore / The DeerslayerCooper, James Fenimore / Le tueur de daims
Le tueur de daims
Cooper, James Fenimore
The Deerslayer
Cooper, James Fenimore
© Wordsworth Editions Limited 1995
This last sign of perfect composure irritated him to such a degree that he was almost tempted to go up again and throw the old woman into the street.
Cette dernière preuve de tranquillité parfaite l’irrita au point qu’il fut tenté de remonter pour jeter la vieille femme dans la rue.
Zola, Emile / The Fortune of the RougonsZola, Emile / La Fortune des Rougon
La Fortune des Rougon
Zola, Emile
The Fortune of the Rougons
Zola, Emile
© 2006 BiblioBazaar

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