Le vent soufflait fort, ils devaient se raccrocher à la rambarde du pont.
The wind was so strong, they had to cling to the bridge railing.
Les élèves devaient se prononcer pour ou contre l'uniforme scolaire obligatoire.
The students had to say whether they were for or against mandatory school uniforms.
Ils devaient se marier, mais le père ne voulait pas.
They were to be married, but his father forbade it.
Les estimations devaient se fonder sur la méthodologie approuvée par le Conseil.
The estimates were to be based on the methodology approved by the Commission.
Au contraire, ceux-ci devaient se poursuivre et s'intensifier.
On the contrary, this work needed to be maintained and intensified.
À cause de la neige, même les voitures rapides devaient se ralentir un peu.
Because of the snow, even the fast cars had to slow down a little.
Il a accepté la rupture sans amertume, comprenant que leurs chemins devaient se séparer.
He accepted the breakup without bitterness, understanding that their paths had to part.
Pendant le stage de survie, les participants devaient se débrouiller sans nourriture préparée.
During the survival course, participants had to do without prepared food.
Les étudiants devaient se mettre au garde-à-vous quand leur directeur entrait dans le gymnase.
The students had to stand at attention when their principal entered the gymnasium.
Pendant l'inondation, les habitants devaient se déplacer à travers l'eau jusqu'aux genoux.
During the flood, residents had to wade their way through knee-deep water.
Les joueurs ont appris qu'ils devaient se serrer les coudes pour gagner des championnats.
The players learned that they had to hang together to win championships.
Il a acquiescé avec un pincement au cœur, sachant qu'ils devaient se séparer.
He nodded in agreement with a heavy heart, knowing they had to part ways.
Pendant que le professeur expliquait, les élèves devaient se taire et écouter attentivement.
While the teacher was explaining, students had to keep quiet and listen attentively.
