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wills

/wɪlz/

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noun

Volonté, faculté de choisir

One's independent faculty of choice; the ability to be able to exercise one's choice or intention.

Examples :

"Even when facing a difficult problem, Sarah persevered, showing great determination and strength of wills. "

Même face à un problème difficile, Sarah a persévéré, faisant preuve d'une grande détermination et d'une grande force de volonté.

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Volonté, intentions, ordres

One's intention or decision; someone's orders or commands.

Examples :

"Her grandmother's wills regarding the house were clearly stated in the legal documents. "

Les volontés de sa grand-mère concernant la maison étaient clairement énoncées dans les documents juridiques.

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Volonté, intention

The act of choosing to do something; a person’s conscious intent or volition.

Examples :

"Most creatures have a will to live."

La plupart des créatures ont la volonté de vivre.

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Testament

Law A formal declaration of one's intent concerning the disposal of one's property and holdings after death; the legal document stating such wishes.

Examples :

"After their parents passed away, the siblings carefully read their parents' wills to understand how the family house and belongings would be divided. "

Après le décès de leurs parents, les frères et sœurs ont attentivement lu les testaments de leurs parents pour comprendre comment la maison familiale et les biens seraient divisés.

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Volonté, désirs

That which is desired; one's wish.

Examples :

"Her wills are to become a doctor and help people. "

Ses volontés sont de devenir médecin et d'aider les gens.

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Désirs, envies

Desire, longing. (Now generally merged with later senses.)

Examples :

"He felt a great will to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land."

Il ressentait une grande envie de faire un pèlerinage en Terre Sainte.

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verb

Vouloir, désirer

To wish, desire.

Examples :

"My grandmother wills a peaceful life for all her grandchildren. "

Ma grand-mère veut une vie paisible pour tous ses petits-enfants.

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verb

Léguer, ordonner dans son testament

To instruct (that something be done) in one's will.

Examples :

"My grandfather wills his antique watch to my brother in his will. "

Mon grand-père lègue sa montre antique à mon frère dans son testament.

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Vouloir, souhaiter

To try to make (something) happen by using one's will (intention).

Examples :

"All the fans were willing their team to win the game."

Tous les fans voulaient que leur équipe gagne le match.

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Léguer

To bequeath (something) to someone in one's will (legal document).

Examples :

"He willed his stamp collection to the local museum."

Il a légué sa collection de timbres au musée local.

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