tergiverser

Il est évident qu'en tergiversant, on a donné une dynamique aux marchés et à la spéculation.
It is clear that, by drifting, we have given impetus to the markets and to speculation.
Nous avons fait germer l’espoir d’une adhésion à l’Union au sein de la population bulgare et roumaine et nous ne pouvons pas les traiter comme des otages en tergiversant sur la date de leur adhésion.
When all is said and done, we have raised the hopes of the inhabitants of Bulgaria and Romania regarding membership of the Union and we should therefore not treat them like hostages and quibble over their accession date.
Notre région se trouve à un carrefour dangereux, tergiversant entre la paix et la guerre.
Our region stands at a grave crossroads, teetering between war and peace.
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