I have to

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je dois S'emploie pour exprimer une obligation ou une nécessité.
EN: I have to leave now.
FR: Je dois partir maintenant.

I'll bring back your Ram even if I have to lay down my life.

Je ramènerai ton bélier, même s’il me faut y laisser la vie.

— RRR (2022)

I have to go back to Australia.

Je dois retourner en Australie.

I have to get up early.

Je dois me lever tôt.

— Open Your Eyes (1997)

I have to put my pants on.

Je dois mettre mon pantalon.

— The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! (1976)

I have to give you this ticket for damage to city property.

Je dois vous verbaliser pour dommages causés aux biens de la ville.

— State and Main (2000)

I have to talk to her.

Je dois lui parler.

— Volver (2006)

I have to get back.

Je dois rentrer.

— Amélie (2001)

Folks, I have to.

Écoutez, je dois le faire.

— A Coffee in Berlin (2012)

I have to.

Je dois.

— GoodFellas (1990)

I have to pull this down a bit and put some stickers on your chest.

Je dois baisser un peu ça et coller des autocollants sur ta poitrine.

— Pain and Glory (2019)

I have to understand.

Je dois comprendre.

— Anatomy of a Fall (2023)

I have to step out.

Je dois sortir.

— Chungking Express (1994)

I have to stay home?

Je dois rester à la maison ?

— Amarcord (1973)

I have to run.

Je dois courir.

I have to repair the refrigerator.

Je dois réparer le réfrigérateur.

Excuse me, I have to get off at the next stop.

Excusez-moi, je dois descendre au prochain arrêt.

Every single day I have to accept that we live in your hometown!

Chaque jour, je dois accepter que nous vivions dans ta ville natale !

— Anatomy of a Fall (2023)

I have to prove it.

Je dois le prouver.

— Zootopia 2 (2025)

I have to get back now.

Je dois rentrer maintenant.

— House of Flying Daggers (2004)

I have to start over.

Je dois tout recommencer.

This is something I have to look into.

C’est quelque chose que je dois examiner.

— The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

I have to lure her out.

Je dois l'attirer dehors.

— Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

I have to go to bed.

Je dois aller me coucher.

Will I have to give a lecture?

Vais-je devoir donner une conférence ?

I have to speak with her.

Je dois lui parler.

Especially when I have to give more information than I get.

Surtout quand je dois fournir plus d'informations que je n'en reçois.

— The Platform (2019)

I have to be there.

Je dois être là.

— The Barbarian Invasions (2003)

I have to get home.

Je dois rentrer à la maison.

— A Special Day (1977)

I have to open the cafe now.

Je dois ouvrir le café maintenant.

— Victoria (2015)

I have to give you bad news.

J'ai une mauvaise nouvelle à vous annoncer.

— Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970)

I have to be there as soon as possible.

Je dois y être au plus vite.

— The Wind Rises (2013)

I have to start somewhere.

Il faut bien commencer quelque part.

I have to admit that you were right.

Je dois admettre que vous aviez raison.

I have to hand it to him, he never gives up.

Je dois lui reconnaître ça : il n’abandonne jamais.

I have to go back to Canada.

Je dois retourner au Canada.

— The Experiment (2001)

I have to comfort them all before I go to sleep.

Je dois tous les réconforter avant de m'endormir.

— Chungking Express (1994)

I have to change clothes.

Je dois me changer.

I'm worn out, and I have to get up early.

Je suis épuisé(e) et je dois me lever tôt.

— Volver (2006)

I have to get that toy from Gabby.

Il faut que je récupère ce jouet chez Gabby.

— Toy Story 4 (2019)

In the office, I have to wear a tie.

Au bureau, je dois porter une cravate.

I feel like I have to be there.

J'ai l'impression que je dois être là.

I have so much work to do that I have to put off my trip.

J’ai tellement de travail que je dois reporter mon voyage.

I have to ask you something.

Je dois te demander quelque chose.

— Chungking Express (1994)

You and I have to sort this out.

Nous devons régler ça entre nous.

— Volver (2006)

I have to get out.

Je dois sortir.

— La Haine (1995)

I have to wake up early tomorrow.

Je dois me lever tôt demain.

I have to change.

Je dois changer.

Well, I'll find a reason when I have to.

Eh bien, je trouverai une raison quand il le faudra.

— Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears (1980)

I have to close this transaction within a week.

Je dois conclure cette transaction dans un délai d'une semaine.

And why I have to now.

Et pourquoi je dois le faire maintenant.

— Shelter (2026)

I have to do it myself.

Je dois le faire moi-même.

I have to take medicine.

Je dois prendre des médicaments.

I'm sorry, I have to respond to the messages.

Désolé, je dois répondre aux messages.

I have to go back to the camp.

Je dois retourner au camp.

— The Legacy of the Siren (2012)

Your wine is delicious, but I have to face the facts.

Votre vin est délicieux, mais je dois me rendre à l'évidence.

— Jean de Florette (1986)

I have to get you out.

Je dois te faire sortir.

— The English Patient (1996)

I have to say goodbye.

Je dois dire au revoir.

I have to stay with the group.

Je dois rester avec le groupe.

I have to get up early, even on Sundays.

Je dois me lever tôt, même le dimanche.

I have to resign for the reasons given.

Je dois démissionner pour les raisons indiquées.

I have to ask my parents for permission.

Je dois demander la permission à mes parents.

I have to give it back tonight.

Je dois le rendre ce soir.

I have to write a letter.

Je dois écrire une lettre.

I have to get out once in a while.

Je dois sortir de temps en temps.

Tomorrow I have to get up early.

Demain, je dois me lever tôt.

I have to use the bathroom.

Je dois aller aux toilettes.

— Your Name. (2016)

He's going to see his father in Bom Jesus do Norte, but I have to get off here.

Il va voir son père à Bom Jesus do Norte, mais je dois descendre ici.

— Central Station (1998)

I have to say no.

Je dois dire non.

I have to rehearse.

Je dois répéter.

How it screams and cries out inside me when I have to do it!

Comme ça hurle et crie à l'intérieur de moi quand je dois le faire !

— M (1931)

Theaters of combat all over the world but I have to stay in Washington.

Des théâtres d’opérations militaires partout dans le monde, mais je dois rester à Washington.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

I have to iron my shirt.

Je dois repasser ma chemise.

I have to polish my shoes.

Je dois cirer mes chaussures.

I have to trust Tom.

Je dois faire confiance à Tom.

I have to go home and do my homework.

Je dois rentrer chez moi et faire mes devoirs.

I have to convince people to do that.

Je dois convaincre les gens de le faire.

I'm afraid I have to say no.

Je crains de devoir dire non.

— Look Who's Back (2015)

And I have to obey her.

Et je dois lui obéir.

— A Dog's Will (2000)

I have to speak with you.

Je dois vous parler.

I have to be punished.

Je dois être puni.

I'm hoarse, so I have to whisper.

Je suis enroué(e), alors je dois chuchoter.

I have to reply to her letter.

Je dois répondre à sa lettre.

I'm sorry that I have to decline your offer.

Je suis désolé(e) de devoir décliner votre offre.

Yes, even if I have to beg to support myself.

Oui, même si je dois mendier pour subvenir à mes besoins.

— Farewell My Concubine (1993)

I have to watch this.

Je dois regarder ça.

— The Host (2006)

I have to give back the book before Saturday.

Je dois rendre le livre avant samedi.

I have to respect you.

Je dois vous respecter.

— Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970)

I have to renew my passport.

Je dois renouveler mon passeport.

I think I have to make a decision.

Je crois que je dois prendre une décision.

— Run Lola Run (1998)

I have to know why.

Je dois savoir pourquoi.

Now I have to wait one hour, for his substitute.

Maintenant, je dois attendre une heure, son remplaçant.

— Life Is Beautiful (1997)

I have to warn you.

Je dois vous prévenir.

— The Housemaid (2025)

I don't know if he's the one I have to give it to.

Je ne sais pas si c’est à lui que je dois le donner.

I have to take my medicine every six hours.

Je dois prendre mes médicaments toutes les six heures.

I have to take an exam.

Je dois passer un examen.

I have to do it.

Je dois le faire.

I have to wake up from this dream.

Je dois me réveiller de ce rêve.

— Wings of Desire (1987)

I have to answer his letter.

Je dois répondre à sa lettre.

I have to shine my shoes.

Je dois cirer mes chaussures.

Well, also, as a model, I have to watch my figure.

Eh bien, en tant que mannequin, je dois aussi faire attention à ma silhouette.

— All About My Mother (1999)

I have to go through with it.

Je dois aller jusqu'au bout.

— The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008)

I have to give it a try.

Je dois essayer.

— The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)

I have to take the dog out for a walk.

Je dois sortir le chien pour promener.

I have to close up.

Je dois fermer.

— Nights of Cabiria (1957)

I have to get up quite early tomorrow.

Je dois me lever assez tôt demain.

I have to look neat when I meet my fiancee.

Je dois avoir une apparence soignée lorsque je rencontrerai ma fiancée.

— The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! (1976)

I have to apologise.

Je dois m'excuser.

— The Double Life of Véronique (1991)

I have to talk to him.

Je dois lui parler.

— Bicycle Thieves (1948)

I have to call Tom.

Je dois appeler Tom.

Does paying rent here mean I have to put up with you guys?

Est-ce que payer un loyer ici signifie que je dois vous supporter ?

— Léon: The Professional (1994)

I have to tighten these bolts.

Je dois resserrer ces boulons.

I have to pee.

J'ai envie de faire pipi.

— Almost Famous (2000)

I have to withdraw some cash from the bank.

Je dois retirer de l'argent à la banque.

I have to choose wisely.

Je dois choisir judicieusement.

I have to get up early tomorrow.

Je dois me lever tôt demain.

I have to get some sleep.

Je dois dormir un peu.

But I have to ask for a meeting face to face.

Mais je dois demander une rencontre en face à face.

— Talk to Her (2002)

I'm not going out because I have to do my homework.

Je ne sors pas parce que je dois faire mes devoirs.

I have to wash the dishes.

Je dois faire la vaisselle.

I have to ask her.

Je dois lui demander.

— Life Is Beautiful (1997)

I have to button my jacket.

Je dois boutonner ma veste.

I have to consider every possibility.

Je dois envisager toutes les possibilités.

I have to run away.

Je dois m'enfuir.

I have to impress Tom.

Je dois impressionner Tom.

I have to go away.

Je dois partir.

I have to constantly make myself remember her.

Je dois constamment me forcer à me souvenir d'elle.

— The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)

Please, I have to.

S’il te plaît, il faut que je le fasse.

— Downfall (2004)

Seita, I have to pee.

Seita, j'ai envie de faire pipi.

— Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

I have to check and see what the contract says.

Je dois vérifier ce que dit le contrat.

I have to get changed for work.

Je dois me changer pour aller travailler.

And now I have to ask you to leave.

Et maintenant, je dois vous demander de partir.

— The Orphanage (2007)

I have to prepare the breakfast.

Je dois préparer le petit-déjeuner.

I have to lose some weight.

Je dois perdre du poids.

I have to take out the trash.

Je dois sortir les poubelles.

I have to have a special skill.

Il faut que j’aie un talent particulier.

— Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)

I have to go home now.

Je dois rentrer à la maison maintenant.

I have to put this chair back where it belongs.

Je dois remettre cette chaise à sa place.

I have to do some work here.

Je dois travailler ici.

— The English Patient (1996)

I have to move on.

Je dois passer à autre chose.

— System Crasher (2019)

I have to be there for my family.

Je dois être là pour ma famille.

I have to stop them.

Je dois les arrêter.

I don't think I have to do that again.

Je ne pense pas que je doive refaire ça.

Unfortunately, I have to disappoint you.

Malheureusement, je dois vous décevoir.

I have to do it by myself.

Je dois le faire moi-même.

I have to agree with Edu.

Je suis d'accord avec Edu.

— Elite Squad (2007)

My computer is out of order, and I have to get it repaired.

Mon ordinateur est en panne et je dois le faire réparer.

My sight isn't good; I have to wear glasses.

Je ne vois pas très bien ; je dois porter des lunettes.

I have to shut the hatch.

Je dois fermer l'écoutille.

— Solaris (1972)

I have to try.

Je dois essayer.

I have to adapt.

Je dois m'adapter.

— The Intouchables (2011)

I have to cross the city every day to go to work.

Je dois traverser la ville tous les jours pour aller travailler.

There's something I have to let you know right away.

Il y a quelque chose que je dois vous faire savoir tout de suite.

I have to stay calm.

Je dois rester calme.

I have to speak with you immediately.

Je dois vous parler immédiatement.

I have to take some photos for my class project.

Je dois prendre des photos pour mon projet de classe.

I have to leave early to catch the train.

Je dois partir tôt pour prendre le train.

I have to comb my hair.

Je dois me coiffer.

I have to organize this.

Je dois organiser ça.

— I'm Still Here (2024)

Seita, I have to go to the bathroom.

Seita, je dois aller aux toilettes.

— Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

I have to cheat on them?

Je dois les tromper ?

— The Big Sick (2017)

I have to tighten my belt.

Je dois me serrer la ceinture.

I have to take a shower.

Je dois prendre une douche.

I have to stop drinking.

Je dois arrêter de boire.

— About Time (2013)

I have to pee real bad.

J'ai très envie de faire pipi.

— Farewell My Concubine (1993)

Of course, I have to tell them.

Bien sûr, je dois leur dire.

Secretary, I have to admit that this asshole can speak.

Madame la Secrétaire, je dois admettre que ce connard sait parler.

— Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010)

I do it because I have to.

Je le fais parce que je n'ai pas le choix.

I have to obey you, Father!

Je dois t'obéir, Père !

— A Dog's Will (2000)

But I have to pee.

Mais j'ai envie de faire pipi.

— The Thief (1997)

Not because I want it, just because I have to.

Non pas parce que je le veux, mais parce que je n'ai pas le choix.

— Office Romance (1977)

I have to think.

Je dois réfléchir.

I have to make the best of that small room.

Je dois tirer le meilleur parti de cette petite pièce.

I have to jump.

Je dois sauter.

— The Return (2003)

I have to give Sen one final test.

Je dois faire passer un dernier test à Sen.

— Spirited Away (2001)

I have to get up and do a speech in front of everybody and now I have nothing!

Je dois me lever et faire un discours devant tout le monde et maintenant je n'ai rien !

— The Housemaid (2025)

I have to pass this exam.

Je dois réussir cet examen.

I have to get home before dark.

Je dois rentrer chez moi avant la nuit.

I have to unpack!

Je dois déballer mes affaires !

— Funny Games (1997)

I have to think!

Je dois réfléchir !

— Manon of the Spring (1986)

I have to shower.

Je dois prendre une douche.

— The Housemaid (2025)

Like, I have to have this job.

Genre, il faut que j’aie ce travail.

— Cold Storage (2026)

I have to show you something important.

Je dois vous montrer quelque chose d'important.

— The Orphanage (2007)

I have to be careful.

Je dois faire attention.

I have to give something to Tom.

Je dois donner quelque chose à Tom.

I have to spend the night here.

Je dois passer la nuit ici.

— Mirage (2018)

Every time I have to pretend I like soufflé.

À chaque fois, je dois faire semblant d'aimer le soufflé.

— I'm Still Here (2024)

I have to start right away or I lose the job.

Je dois commencer immédiatement, sinon je perds mon emploi.

— Bicycle Thieves (1948)

I have to search.

Je dois chercher.

— The Barbarian Invasions (2003)

I have to choose between the two.

Je dois choisir entre les deux.

I'll do what I have to.

Je ferai ce que j’ai à faire.

I have to change tires.

Je dois changer les pneus.

I have to find her.

Je dois la retrouver.

— Song of the Sea (2014)

I have to get her help.

Je dois obtenir son aide.

— Primate (2026)

I have to speak to you personally.

Je dois vous parler personnellement.

I have to call you back.

Je dois te rappeler.

— Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)

I have to have respect.

Je dois faire preuve de respect.

— The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

I’ll be out to help, but I have to put this in order first.

Je vais sortir pour aider, mais je dois d’abord mettre ça en ordre.

I have to leave immediately.

Je dois partir immédiatement.

Excuse me, I have to get dressed.

Excusez-moi, je dois m'habiller.

— Anora (2024)

I have to make sure you live.

Je dois m'assurer que tu vives.

— Whistle (2026)