il ne voulait pas

Tom voulait poser une question, mais il ne voulait pas avoir l'air stupide.

Tom wanted to ask a question, but he didn’t want to look stupid.

Il ne voulait pas qu'on prenne les choses en main.

He didn’t want us to take matters into our own hands.

— Des hommes d'honneur (1992)

Il ne voulait pas me battre.

He didn't want to beat me.

— Senna (2010)

Il ne voulait pas gagner.

He didn't want to win.

— Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Il ne voulait pas être insolent.

He didn’t mean to be insolent.

— Le vent se lève (2006)

Il ne voulait pas aller au Japon.

He didn't want to go to Japan.

Il ne voulait pas se découvrir.

He didn't want to reveal himself.

— Le Secret des poignards volants (2004)

Da-song pleurait, il ne voulait pas rentrer.

Da-song was crying, he didn't want to go home.

— Parasite (2019)

Il ne voulait pas partir.

He didn't want to leave.

Il ne voulait pas l'annoncer.

He didn't want to announce it.

— Conclave (2024)