1.This is the problem I told you about.
2.The girl I'm sitting next to is my colleague.
3.It's the decision he arrived at after long reflection.
5.I don't understand what you're saying.
6.What surprises me is his silence.
7.He was born in Paris and became a great painter. (recognisable passé simple)
8.The king entered the hall and greeted the guests.
10.None of my friends came.
11.I haven't the slightest idea.
12.I'm afraid he might be late.
13.Everything depends on you.
14.I'm interested in art.
15.She's afraid of the dark.
16.We use a new piece of software.
17.Since it was raining, we stayed home.
18.Consequently, we have to review our plan.
19.Despite the difficulties, the project was a success.
20.On the one hand, it's true; on the other, it's more complicated.
21.I agree with you; nevertheless, I have a reservation.
22.The discussion was very lively.
23.This redeployment will take a few minutes.
24.This injustice is unacceptable.
25.It's he who told me the truth.
26.It was in Paris that I met her.
27.As for me, I prefer to keep quiet.
28.Excuse me, would you be so kind as to repeat?
29.Hey, mate, will you give me a smoke?
30.I'm dropping with fatigue.
31.According to the authorities, the suspect is said to have fled abroad.
32.Whatever happens, I'll support you.
33.Wherever you go, I'll follow you.
34.Whatever the reason, don't come late.
35.The minister is reported to have resigned this morning.
36.In Quebec they say "char" instead of "voiture".
37.In Belgium, 70 is called "septante" and 90 "nonante".
38.To rain cats and dogs.
40.That's absolutely none of my business.
41.It's a book whose idea I had been carrying around for a long time.
42.I had barely gone out when it started raining.
43.Only the circumstances can explain it.
44.I haven't seen a single interesting exhibition this year.
45.This decision depends on many factors, and we have to examine them carefully.
46.Although the situation is difficult, I'm sure we'll find a solution if we act together.
47.Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to welcome you to our establishment; make yourselves at home.
48.The reorganisation of the company was carried out with the support of all the employees, whose experience proved to be indispensable.
49.According to witnesses, the accident is said to have been caused by the driver's inattention; the investigation must establish the exact circumstances.
50.As for me, I think that it's education that allows us to change society; consequently, we must invest in schools, without however forgetting the social inequalities that persist.