upon dans le dictionnaire Oxford-Hachette

Traductions de upon dans le dictionnaire anglais»français

upon → on

Voir aussi : on

I.on [GB ɒn, Am ɑn, ɔn] PRÉP When on is used as a straightforward preposition expressing position (on the beach, on the table) it is generally translated by sur: sur la plage, sur la table; on it is translated by dessus: there's a table over there, put the key on it = il y a une table là-bas, mets la clé dessus.
on is often used in verb combinations in English (depend on, rely on, cotton on etc.). For translations, consult the appropriate verb entry (depend, rely, cotton on etc.).
If you have doubts about how to translate a phrase or expression beginning with on (on demand, on impulse, on top etc.) consult the appropriate noun or other entry (demand, impulse, top etc.).
This dictionary contains usage notes on such topics as dates, islands, rivers etc. Many of these use the preposition on. For the index to these notes .
For examples of the above and further uses of on, see the entry below.

1. on (position):

IV.on [GB ɒn, Am ɑn, ɔn] on and off, a. off and on ADV

wait upon → wait on

Voir aussi : wait on

Voir aussi : call on

I.prevail upon VERBE [GB prɪˈveɪl -, Am prəˈveɪl -] (prevail upon [sb])

I.enter upon VERBE [GB ˈɛntə -, Am ˈɛn(t)ər -] (enter upon [sth])

upon dans le dictionnaire PONS

Traductions de upon dans le dictionnaire anglais»français

Voir aussi : on

upon Exemples tirés du dictionnaire PONS (vérifiés par l'équipe de rédaction)

to encroach on [or upon]
a ring upon his finger
once upon a time there was ...
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Exemples monolingues (non-vérifiés par l'équipe de rédaction)

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Sir, these sophistries will not impose upon the people of this country.
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The old and infirm who came to be healed, including children were trampled upon in the mass hysteria.
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The purpose of the immersion experiences is to reflect upon vocational discernment and their place in the world.
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Cause he had said: we shouldn't frown upon people being happy, or people dancing, or expressing themselves.
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It established a largely decentralized commercial empire based upon linkages by merchant houses protecting trade routes throughout the region.
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He condemned a speed trap policy, in which motorcycle policemen hide behind gas stations and billboards to pounce upon the unwary motorist.
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However, upon resumption in the evening he lost the opening four frames and would eventually lose the match 79.
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The ambulance sector switched to larger vehicles based upon van, cutaway van chassis, and truck chassis.
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As such, during the band's hiatus period, all three members decided to embark upon solo careers.
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The exchange of money is frowned upon, and barter stressed as an alternative.
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