| 1. | I thank the rapporteur in his absence.
je remercie le rapporteur en son absence. |
| 2. | The absence of democracy and freedom ,
absence de démocratie et de liberté , |
| 3. | We take good note of its absence.
nous prenons bonne note de cette absence. |
| 4. | That position was notable for its absence.
cette position a brillé par son absence. |
| 5. | This is also evident from its absence today.
son absence aujourd' hui l' atteste également. |
| 6. | That too is conspicuous by its absence.
ce programme brille lui aussi par son absence. |
| 7. | I regard this as a lack of balance.
il y a là absence d'équité. |
| 8. | Have they apologised for not attending?
se sont-ils excusés pour leur absence? |
| 9. | Do we have an explanation for this absence?
avons-nous une explication sur cette absence? |
| 10. | This is still the case , of course.
son absence n'y change rien , bien entendu. |
