translate English to French: He was conscientious and very meticulous in ensuring that you did the right thing at the right time, and he would give you advice in advance.
Il etait consciencieux et tres meticuleux lorsqu’il ` ´ s’agissait de veiller a ce que les senateurs fassent la bonne chose au ` ´ bon moment, et il donnait ses conseils a l’avance.