come upon dans le dictionnaire Oxford-Hachette

Traductions de come 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

II.come [GB kʌm, Am kəm] INTERJ (reassuringly)

1. come (arrive):

12. come (be situated):

come upon dans le dictionnaire PONS

Traductions de come upon dans le dictionnaire anglais»français

Voir aussi : on

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Exemples monolingues (non-vérifiés par l'équipe de rédaction)

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The explorers eventually come upon a subterranean ocean.
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So when leprous plagues come upon a person, first they come upon the fabric of the person's house.
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While he had been away at school, his fathers business had come upon hard times.
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They eventually come upon a nearby football game, and become thrilled as the prospect of speaking with everyone in the stadium.
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The next house they come upon is sealed, its residents trying to protect themselves from the toxin.
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They come upon a large cottage nestled in the woods.
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After driving for a time, the group come upon a freight train.
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However, early builders may have come upon mathematical proportions by accident.
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The eagle and his friends come upon the doves nest as she is singing to her children, and waiting for her mate to bring food.
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In their wanderings, they come upon men sleeping in cursed wolf skins.
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