hier

Usages of hier

Hier est un jour avant aujourd'hui.
Yesterday is the day before today.
Hier, nous avons lu le livre ensemble.
Yesterday, we read the book together.
Depuis hier, je cuisine avec une nouvelle recette qui inclut beaucoup d’épices.
Since yesterday, I have been cooking with a new recipe that includes a lot of spices.
C’est la ville dont j’ai parlé à Paul hier.
This is the city that I talked about with Paul yesterday.
Hier, j’avais déjà couru dans le gymnase lorsque tu as envoyé ton message.
Yesterday, I had already run in the gym when you sent your message.
Hier, il y avait un orage, donc nous n’y sommes pas allés.
Yesterday there was a storm, so we did not go there.
Hier, le vent soufflait plus fort.
Yesterday, the wind was blowing harder.
Hier, ce jardinier arrosait chaque branche avec soin.
Yesterday, that gardener was watering each branch carefully.
Hier, Marie travaillait à l'hôpital toute la journée.
Yesterday, Marie was working at the hospital all day.
C'est ce livre que je cherche depuis hier.
It is this book that I have been looking for since yesterday.
Hier, Marie a dit qu'elle viendrait avec nous sur l'île.
Yesterday, Marie said that she would come with us to the island.
Ce bouchon est moins long que celui d’hier, mais les voitures y consomment autant de carburant.
This traffic jam is shorter than yesterday’s, but the cars use just as much fuel there.
Ses boucles d’oreilles sont moins lourdes que celles d’hier.
Her earrings are less heavy than yesterday’s.
Je me suis abonné à ce podcast hier, et Marie s’y est abonnée aussi.
I subscribed to this podcast yesterday, and Marie subscribed to it as well.
Hier, la photographe a exposé ses images dans une galerie du quartier.
Yesterday, the photographer exhibited her pictures in a neighborhood gallery.
Depuis hier, j’ai un rhume et mal à la gorge.
Since yesterday, I have a cold and a sore throat.
Nous avons beau marcher doucement, son genou reste gonflé depuis le match d’hier.
Even though we walk slowly, his knee has stayed swollen since yesterday’s game.
Cette promotion sur les concombres est meilleure que celle d'hier.
This sale on cucumbers is better than yesterday's.

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