French English Dictionary

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présence in English:

1. presence


Not long ago we heard a father say in the presence of his large family, "I don't want any of my boys to be lawyers."
At the party, one of his political opponents humiliated him in the presence of many guests.
It may be unwise of you to advertise your presence.
see global presence
Shiroonitake is a poisonous mushroom but it has real presence, and I like it.
The opera was graced with the august presence of the Crown Prince and Princess.
The general's massive presence awes everyone.
I looked up, and did not recognize the same man: before, I had seen death in his face; but now he was alive, and I recognized in him the presence of God.
Presence of all members is obligatory.
For example, vervet monkeys learn to use a certain call in the presence of circling eagles, who prey on the monkeys.
Your presence is optional.
I felt a presence behind me!
Your presence helped me a lot during the concert.
The general never lost his presence of mind in the face of the large force of the enemy.
Unless otherwise decided by the directors, if the company has a common seal and it is affixed to a document, the document must also be signed by at least one authorised person in the presence of a witness who attests the signature.

English word "présence"(presence) occurs in sets:

Fiches du livre - "Honoring Parents" (Anonymous)
Fiches du livre - "'Jesus Himself'" (Andrew Murray)
Fiches du livre - "Merlin A Poem" (Edwin Arlington...
Fiches du livre - "The Resources of Quinola" (Hono...
Fiches du livre - "A Day with Lord Byron" (May Cla...