Sentence examples of "breaking off" in English

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They broke off their engagement. Ils ont rompu leurs fiançailles.
Don't break off the branch. Ne casse pas la branche.
The couple broke off their engagement. Le couple rompit ses fiançailles.
That country broke off diplomatic relations with the neighboring countries. Ce pays a rompu les relations diplomatiques avec les pays voisins.
That country broke off diplomatic relations with the United States. Ce pays rompit les relations diplomatiques avec les États-Unis.
We restrained the boy from breaking the window. Nous avons empêché le garçon de casser la fenêtre.
Your remarks are off the point. Ta remarque est hors sujet.
The day is breaking soon. Le jour se lève bientôt.
I had a headache, and I took the day off today. J'avais mal à la tête et j'ai pris un jour de congé aujourd'hui.
He forgave me breaking my promise. Il m'a pardonné de n'avoir pas tenu ma promesse.
Pat sneezed the napkin off the table Pat a fait tomber sa serviette de table en éternuant.
The thief cut the telephone lines before breaking into the house. Le voleur coupa les lignes de téléphone avant de pénétrer dans la maison.
Tom doesn't remember turning off the light. Tom ne se souvient plus d'avoir fermé la lumière.
He must be condemned for breaking his promise. Il doit être condamné pour avoir rompu sa promesse.
That plane will take off at five. Cet avion s'envolera à cinq heures.
Anyone breaking the rules will be asked to leave on the spot. Celui qui ne respecte pas les règles devra partir sur-le-champ.
The talisman he's wearing is supposed to ward off evil spirits. Le talisman qu'il porte est supposé éloigner les mauvais esprits.
He can do five somersaults without breaking a sweat. Il peut faire cinq sauts périlleux sans souci.
Are you off duty tonight? Êtes-vous hors de service cette nuit ?
My patience has come to the breaking point. Ma patience a atteint ses limites.
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