It was in presence of that map that Pierre for the first time became clearly conscious of the mechanism which for centuries had been working to bring about the absorption of humanity.

Pierre eut seulement alors, devant cette carte, la nette sensation d’une telle machine, fonctionnant depuis des siècles, faite pour absorber l’humanité.

Zola, Emile / The Three Cities - RomeZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - Rome

Les Trois Villes - Rome

Zola, Emile

The Three Cities - Rome

Zola, Emile

Deerslayer, indeed, appeared to be the first who was conscious of the time that had been thus wasted, and to call the attention of his companions to the necessity of doing something towards putting the plan of ransoming into execution.

Dans le fait, Deerslayer parut s’apercevoir le premier de cette perte de temps, et ce fut lui qui appela l’attention de ses compagnons sur la nécessité d’adopter quelque mesure pour l’exécution du plan arrêté au sujet de la rançon.

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

He lay and reasoned with himself, calling himself every name he could think of, but conscious that nothing would get rid of that lump of ice below his heart.

Il essaya de se raisonner, se traitant de tous les noms possibles, mais conscient que rien ne ferait fondre le morceau de glace qu’il semblait avoir sur le cœur.

Buchan, John / GreenmantleBuchan, John / Le prophète au manteau vert

Le prophète au manteau vert

Buchan, John

Greenmantle

Buchan, John

© Wordsworth Editions Limited 1994

Dominique began to laugh again, conscious as he was that he was astonishing, upsetting all these unknown relatives who pressed so close to him, slow with increasing curiosity.

Dominique se remit à rire, tellement il avait conscience de les étonner, de les bouleverser, tous les parents inconnus qu’il trouvait là, qu’il voyait pendus à ses lèvres, passionnés d’une curiosité grandissante.

Zola, Emile / FruitfulnessZola, Emile / Les Quatre Evangiles - Fecondite

Les Quatre Evangiles - Fecondite

Zola, Emile

Fruitfulness

Zola, Emile

It was not until the approach of the dinner-hour, when the company quitted the Empress's private room, that she appeared conscious of Rougon's presence.

Ce fut seulement au sortir des petits appartements de l'impératrice, quand vint l'heure du dîner, que Clorinde parut apercevoir Rougon.

Zola, Emile / His ExcellencyZola, Emile / Son Excellence Eugene Rougon

Son Excellence Eugene Rougon

Zola, Emile

His Excellency

Zola, Emile

Perhaps she was conscious of the happy egotism of her guests.

Peut-être eut-elle conscience de l'égoïsme heureux de ses hôtes.

Zola, Emile / Therese RaquinZola, Emile / Therese Raquin

Therese Raquin

Zola, Emile

Therese Raquin

Zola, Emile

I had not walked ten paces when I became conscious that the voices were behind me!

Au bout de dix pas, je m'aperçus que le bruit des voix venait de derrière moi.

Reid, Mayne / The Scalp HuntersReid, Mayne / Les chausseurs de chevelures

Les chausseurs de chevelures

Reid, Mayne

The Scalp Hunters

Reid, Mayne

© 2008 BiblioBazaar

I was conscious of the value of every moment, and almost at a glance I formed my resolution.

Mes instants étaient comptés; en un clin d'œil j'eus… je pris ma résolution.

Reid, Mayne / The Scalp HuntersReid, Mayne / Les chausseurs de chevelures

Les chausseurs de chevelures

Reid, Mayne

The Scalp Hunters

Reid, Mayne

© 2008 BiblioBazaar

The image of the drowned man had become deeply impressed on his mind; and now, his hand, without his being conscious of it, never failed to draw the lines of this atrocious face which followed him everywhere.

L'image du cadavre s'était gravée profondément en lui. Maintenant, sa main, sans qu'il en eût conscience, traçait toujours les lignes de ce visage atroce dont le souvenir le suivait partout.

Zola, Emile / Therese RaquinZola, Emile / Therese Raquin

Therese Raquin

Zola, Emile

Therese Raquin

Zola, Emile

But he dismissed her consoled and strengthened, and it was with an ardent prayer that he entreated the unknown but conscious Power to succour the poor creature.

Mais il la renvoyait consolée, raffermie, et ce fut d’un vœu ardent qu’il supplia la Force ignorée et consciente, s’il en existait une, de venir en aide à la pauvre créature.

Zola, Emile / The Three Cities - ParisZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - Paris

Les Trois Villes - Paris

Zola, Emile

The Three Cities - Paris

Zola, Emile

After being compelled to refuse several favours to the prefect, be bad become conscious of increasing coldness between them, and they now simply confined themselves to official intercourse.

Peu à peu, ayant dû refuser plusieurs faveurs au préfet, il avait senti un grand froid entre eux; maintenant, ils s'en tenaient aux simples relations officielles.

Zola, Emile / His ExcellencyZola, Emile / Son Excellence Eugene Rougon

Son Excellence Eugene Rougon

Zola, Emile

His Excellency

Zola, Emile

It is the field-hospital sergeant, a Marist Brother, a huge bearded simpleton in spectacles. When he has taken off his greatcoat and appears in his jacket, you are conscious that he feels awkward about showing his legs.

C’est le sergent infirmier, un frère mariste, énorme bonhomme à barbe et à lunettes, qu’on sent, lorsqu’il a ôté sa capote et qu’il est en veste, gêné de montrer ses jambes.

Barbusse, Henri / Under fireBarbusse, Henri / Le feu

Le feu

Barbusse, Henri

© BELENUS, 2008

Under fire

Barbusse, Henri

© 1917 by E. P. DUTTON & CO

That huge and terrifying mystery of which he was dimly conscious rose before him, while a great quiver sped by in the darkness, over that black city where the lamps were now being lighted for a whole passionate night of work.

De nouveau, l’énorme et terrifiante chose venait de se dresser, énigmatique. Et un immense frisson passait, dans l’obscurité qui s’était faite, en face de ce Paris noir, où s’allumaient les lampes, pour toute une nuit passionnée de travail.

Zola, Emile / The Three Cities - ParisZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - Paris

Les Trois Villes - Paris

Zola, Emile

The Three Cities - Paris

Zola, Emile

She was watching him, still conscious, and also very obedient, never refusing the medicine offered her.

Elle le regardait, elle gardait encore sa connaissance, très obéissante d’ailleurs, ne refusant aucun médicament.

Zola, Emile / The Three Cities Trilogy - LourdesZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - Lourdes

Les Trois Villes - Lourdes

Zola, Emile

The Three Cities Trilogy - Lourdes

Zola, Emile

Nevertheless, Rougon smiled a smile of conscious strength.

Rougon eut un sourire d'homme fort.

Zola, Emile / His ExcellencyZola, Emile / Son Excellence Eugene Rougon

Son Excellence Eugene Rougon

Zola, Emile

His Excellency

Zola, Emile