He lay perfectly quiet for two or three minutes, trusting to the single sense of hearing, confident that the noise in the lake would reach his ears, did any one venture to approach by swimming.
Il resta deux ou trois minutes sans oser faire aucun mouvement, se fiant à son oreille, et comptant que, si quelque Huron tentait d’approcher de lui à la nage, le bruit de l’eau le lui apprendrait.
Cooper, James Fenimore / The DeerslayerCooper, James Fenimore / Le tueur de daims
They retreated quickly, as glad to get away from Stone Lodge; and she stood there yet, when he was gone and all was quiet.
Il s’éloignait rapidement, comme s’il eût été heureux de s’échapper de Pierre-Loge. Il était déjà loin, et tout bruit de pas avait cessé, qu’elle était encore là, debout à la même place.
Dickens, Charles / Hard TimesDickens, Charles / Les temps difficiles
While she was speaking, the eye of the Quartermaster was not quiet for a moment, glancing from the rag to the face of our heroine, then back again to the rag.
Tandis qu’elle parlait, les yeux du quartier-maître ne furent pas un instant en repos, regardant tour à tour le visage de Mabel et le chiffon qu’il tenait.
Cooper, James Fenimore / The Pathfinder, or, the Inland SeaCooper, James Fenimore / Le lac Ontario
But Pierre bade him remain quiet, rest his head on the pillows, and speak as little as possible.
Mais Pierre exigea qu’il demeurât tranquille la tête sur l’oreiller, et surtout qu’il parlât le moins possible.
Zola, Emile / The Three Cities - ParisZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - Paris
Les Trois Villes - Paris
Zola, Emile
The Three Cities - Paris
Zola, Emile
This quiet lie was equivalent to a confession of everything.
Et ce tranquille mensonge suffisait à tout confesser.
Zola, Emile / The Three Cities - ParisZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - Paris
Les Trois Villes - Paris
Zola, Emile
The Three Cities - Paris
Zola, Emile
Then, without waiting for a reply, he added with that quiet stubbornness which formed part of his character : ' There's no hurry, however.
Puis, sans attendre la réponse, il ajouta de son air tranquillement entêté:«Rien ne presse.
Zola, Emile / His ExcellencyZola, Emile / Son Excellence Eugene Rougon
Son Excellence Eugene Rougon
Zola, Emile
His Excellency
Zola, Emile
Meanwhile, Trublot, like a quiet fellow who takes his pleasures alone, was watching Adele as she turned heavily round the table.
Cependant, Trublot, en garçon silencieux qui prenait ses plaisirs tout seul, suivait du regard Adèle, tandis qu'elle tournait lourdement derrière les convives.
She had been at first like an adopted daughter there; and later on, when the idea of their marriage had sprung up, he had viewed it with quiet delight in the hope that it would ensure the happiness of all around him.
Elle avait d’abord été comme sa fille adoptive, et plus tard, lorsque l’idée d’un mariage entre eux était née, il s’y était complu avec une allégresse tranquille, un espoir qu’une pareille union ferait du bonheur pour tous, autour de lui.
Zola, Emile / The Three Cities - ParisZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - Paris
Les Trois Villes - Paris
Zola, Emile
The Three Cities - Paris
Zola, Emile
So he had nearly another hour to wait. He was in no hurry, he wished to carry out his design punctually, at the precise moment he had selected; and he therefore sat down on a block of stone, and remained there without moving, quiet and patient.
Il avait près d’une heure à attendre, étant sans hâte, exact en sa résolution. Et il s’assit sur une pierre, il ne bougea plus, d’une patience tranquille.
Zola, Emile / The Three Cities - ParisZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - Paris
Les Trois Villes - Paris
Zola, Emile
The Three Cities - Paris
Zola, Emile
For the present we will keep the matter very quiet.
Jusque-là, il est entendu que nous serons discrètes....
Zola, Emile / The Conquest of PlassansZola, Emile / La Conquete des Plassans
La Conquete des Plassans
Zola, Emile
The Conquest of Plassans
Zola, Emile
Mother needs perfect quiet."
Maman a besoin de repos complet.
Dos Passos, John / Manhattan TransferDos Passos, John / Manhattan Transfer