to stop yourself from crying
s'empêcher de pleurer (s'empêcher de pleurer)
"He tried to hold back tears during the speech."
"Il a essayé de s'empêcher de pleurer pendant le discours." (Il a essayé de s'empêcher de pleurer pendant le discours.)
to introduce changes gradually over time
to recognize and appreciate distinct qualities
to accept something that is not perfect because there is no...
to become successful; to achieve something desired
to finally agree to something after refusing for some time
to take an exam