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At last Doctor Chassaigne spoke: "Ah!" he said, "when one thinks that fifty thousand francs would have sufficed to prevent such a disaster!Le docteur Chassaigne, enfin, parla. « Ah ! dit-il, quand on pense que cinquante mille francs auraient suffi pour empêcher un tel désastre !Zola, Emile / The Three Cities Trilogy - LourdesZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - LourdesLes Trois Villes - LourdesZola, EmileThe Three Cities Trilogy - LourdesZola, Emile
Pierre could divine that he was struggling, stiffening himself against the frightful tempest which was raging within him, striving to prevent either shudder or pallor from betraying his awful secret.Pierre le sentit qui luttait, qui se raidissait, secoué d’une effroyable tempête intérieure, mettant tout son effort à ne montrer ni frisson ni pâleur.Zola, Emile / The Three Cities - ParisZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - ParisLes Trois Villes - ParisZola, EmileThe Three Cities - ParisZola, Emile
Brother Archangias was always on the watch to keep out the sunlight, to prevent even a whiff of air from entering, to shut up his prison so completely that nothing from outside could gain access to it.Frère Archangias se tenait toujours là, à boucher le soleil, à empêcher une odeur d'entrer, à murer si complètement le cachot, que rien du dehors n'y venait plus.Zola, Emile / Abbe Mouret's TransgressionZola, Emile / La Faute de l'Abbe MouretLa Faute de l'Abbe MouretZola, EmileAbbe Mouret's TransgressionZola, Emile© BiblioBazaar, LLC
In order to prevent a risk to animal and public health appropriate control systems should be maintained in the Member States for the period of the transitional measures.Afin d'éviter tout risque pour la santé des animaux et la santé publique, des systèmes appropriés de contrôle devraient être maintenus dans les États membres pendant la période d'application des dispositions transitoires.http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009
Remove the needle , holding the vial upright to prevent any loss of solvent .Retirer l'aiguille , en tenant le flacon vers le haut pour éviter toute perte de solvant .
All measures necessary to prevent the person from absconding shall be taken until transit is effected, as long as the request for transit is received within 96 hours of the unscheduled landing.Toutes les mesures nécessaires pour empêcher la personne de prendre la fuite sont prises jusqu'à ce que le transit soit effectué, pour autant que la demande de transit ait été reçue dans les 96 heures suivant l'escale non prévue.http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 8/25/2009http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 8/25/2009
specific measures to prevent or compensate for disadvantages linked to sex may be maintained or introduced with a view to ensuring equality in practice between men and women;"mesures spécifiques", des actions de prévention ou de compensation des inégalités entre les sexes, qui peuvent être poursuivies ou adoptées en vue d'assurer dans la pratique une égalité entre les femmes et les hommes;http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009
In order to prevent bacterial growth the producer may decide that an antiseptic and/or antibiotic shall be added to the reagent.Afin d'éviter l'apparition de bactéries, le producteur peut prescrire l'addition d'un antiseptique et/ou d'un antibiotique au réactif.http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 8/25/2009http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 8/25/2009
If structural limitations of an aircraft prevent any of the above criteria from being satisfied, an air carrier should provide assistance to a person with a disability in ascending and descending the stairs, if requested.Si, à cause des limites imposées par la construction, l'aéronef ne peut pas satisfaire aux exigences susmentionnées, le transporteur aérien devrait, sur demande, aider les passagers ayant une déficience à monter et à descendre les escaliers.© Ministre des Travaux publics et des Services gouvernementaux Canadahttp://www.otc-cta.gc.ca/eng/home 3/6/2012© Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canadahttp://www.otc-cta.gc.ca/eng/home 3/6/2012
The provisions of paragraph 1 of this Protocol shall not prevent any contracting State from levying on imported materials:Les dispositions du paragraphe 1 du présent protocole n'empêcheront pas un État contractant de percevoir sur les objets importés:http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 8/25/2009http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 8/25/2009
To assist victims of unlawful activities or to prevent unlawful activities that result in victimization.L'aide aux victimes d'activités illégales ou la prévention des activités illégales qui entraînent la victimisation.http://www.canlii.org/en/ 12/21/2011http://www.canlii.org/en/ 12/21/2011
Ensure hands are dry to prevent the oral lyophilisate from sticking to fingersS'assurer d'avoir les mains sèches pour éviter au lyophilisat oral de coller aux doigts .
The chief took them by the San Carlos on purpose to disappoint them. He knew this would prevent delay.Le chef les avait conduits par le San-Carlos pour les en détourner, craignant que la recherche de l'or ne retardât la marche.Reid, Mayne / The Scalp HuntersReid, Mayne / Les chausseurs de cheveluresLes chausseurs de cheveluresReid, MayneThe Scalp HuntersReid, Mayne© 2008 BiblioBazaar
As of 2008, a small number of countries are already providing universal access to antiretroviral treatment and to services to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.En 2008, un petit nombre de pays offrent déjà l'accès universel au traitement antirétroviral et aux services de prévention de la transmission mère-enfant du VIH.© Programme commun des Nations Unies sur le VIH/sida (ONUSIDA) 2008www.unaids.org 2/29/2012© Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) 2008www.unaids.org 2/29/2012
She would have given all she had in the world to prevent Antoine from parading his rags.Elle eût donné tout au monde pour qu’Antoine cessât de promener ses haillons.Zola, Emile / The Fortune of the RougonsZola, Emile / La Fortune des RougonLa Fortune des RougonZola, EmileThe Fortune of the RougonsZola, Emile© 2006 BiblioBazaar
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International Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
Plan d'action international visant à prévenir, à contrecarrer et à éliminer la pêche illicite, non déclarée et non réglementée
Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects
Programme d'action en vue de prévenir, combattre et éliminer le commerce illicite des armes légères sous tous ses aspects
SAARC Convention on Preventing and Combating the Trafficking in Women and Children for Prostitution
Convention de l'ASACR sur la prévention et l'élimination de la traite des femmes et des enfants aux fins de la prostitution
Word forms
prevent
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Past | prevented |
Imperative | prevent |
Present Participle (Participle I) | preventing |
Past Participle (Participle II) | prevented |
Present Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I prevent | we prevent |
you prevent | you prevent |
he/she/it prevents | they prevent |
Present Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I am preventing | we are preventing |
you are preventing | you are preventing |
he/she/it is preventing | they are preventing |
Present Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I have prevented | we have prevented |
you have prevented | you have prevented |
he/she/it has prevented | they have prevented |
Present Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I have been preventing | we have been preventing |
you have been preventing | you have been preventing |
he/she/it has been preventing | they have been preventing |
Past Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I prevented | we prevented |
you prevented | you prevented |
he/she/it prevented | they prevented |
Past Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I was preventing | we were preventing |
you were preventing | you were preventing |
he/she/it was preventing | they were preventing |
Past Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I had prevented | we had prevented |
you had prevented | you had prevented |
he/she/it had prevented | they had prevented |
Past Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I had been preventing | we had been preventing |
you had been preventing | you had been preventing |
he/she/it had been preventing | they had been preventing |
Future Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will prevent | we shall/will prevent |
you will prevent | you will prevent |
he/she/it will prevent | they will prevent |
Future Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will be preventing | we shall/will be preventing |
you will be preventing | you will be preventing |
he/she/it will be preventing | they will be preventing |
Future Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will have prevented | we shall/will have prevented |
you will have prevented | you will have prevented |
he/she/it will have prevented | they will have prevented |
Future Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will have been preventing | we shall/will have been preventing |
you will have been preventing | you will have been preventing |
he/she/it will have been preventing | they will have been preventing |
Future in the Past Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I should/would prevent | we should/would prevent |
you would prevent | you would prevent |
he/she/it would prevent | they would prevent |
Future in the Past Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I should/would be preventing | we should/would be preventing |
you would be preventing | you would be preventing |
he/she/it would be preventing | they would be preventing |
Future in the Past Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I should/would have prevented | we should/would have prevented |
you would have prevented | you would have prevented |
he/she/it would have prevented | they would have prevented |
Future in the Past Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I should/would have been preventing | we should/would have been preventing |
you would have been preventing | you would have been preventing |
he/she/it would have been preventing | they would have been preventing |
Present Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I am prevented | we are prevented |
you are prevented | you are prevented |
he/she/it is prevented | they are prevented |
Present Continuous, Passive Voice | |
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I am being prevented | we are being prevented |
you are being prevented | you are being prevented |
he/she/it is being prevented | they are being prevented |
Present Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I have been prevented | we have been prevented |
you have been prevented | you have been prevented |
he/she/it has been prevented | they have been prevented |
Past Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I was prevented | we were prevented |
you were prevented | you were prevented |
he/she/it was prevented | they were prevented |
Past Continuous, Passive Voice | |
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I was being prevented | we were being prevented |
you were being prevented | you were being prevented |
he/she/it was being prevented | they were being prevented |
Past Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I had been prevented | we had been prevented |
you had been prevented | you had been prevented |
he/she/it had been prevented | they had been prevented |
Future Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I shall/will be prevented | we shall/will be prevented |
you will be prevented | you will be prevented |
he/she/it will be prevented | they will be prevented |
Future Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I shall/will have been prevented | we shall/will have been prevented |
you will have been prevented | you will have been prevented |
he/she/it will have been prevented | they will have been prevented |