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Usages of te
Marie veut t’appeler plus tard pour écouter ta musique.
Marie wants to call you later to listen to your music.
Je veux te demander un service avant d’ouvrir la porte.
I want to ask you for a favor before opening the door.
Je veux te demander un service maintenant.
I want to ask you for a favor now.
Je connais un joli magasin, je l’ai vu pendant ma promenade et je te le recommande.
I know a nice store, I saw it during my walk and I recommend it to you.
J’espère te retrouver bientôt pour discuter de ce livre passionnant.
I hope to meet you again soon to discuss this fascinating book.
Si tu t’ennuies, je peux te montrer comment dessiner un chat.
(If you are bored, I can show you how to draw a cat.)
J’espère te revoir bientôt pour partager un moment convivial.
(I hope to see you again soon to share a friendly moment.)
Je veux te revoir demain.
I want to see you again tomorrow.
Je te prête un livre.
I lend you a book.
Ton stylo ne fonctionne plus ; utilise celui que le marchand t’a donné.
Your pen no longer works; use the one the merchant gave you.
Si tu veux le rapport, je peux te l'imprimer tout de suite.
If you want the report, I can print it for you right away.
Je te le donne tout de suite, d'accord?
I am giving it to you right away, okay?
Bien sûr, je peux t'aider.
Of course, I can help you.
C’est le livre dont je te parle.
This is the book I am talking to you about.
Préviens-moi dès que tu arrives; je veux te prévenir si l’avion est en retard.
Let me know as soon as you arrive; I want to warn you if the plane is late.
Si j’avais su, je t’aurais attendu sur le quai.
If I had known, I would have waited for you on the platform.
Je vais te le montrer après la séance.
I am going to show it to you after the session.
Si ta cheville te fait mal, il vaut mieux t’asseoir et ne pas courir.
If your ankle hurts, it is better to sit down and not run.
Je passerai te voir après le boulot.
I will stop by to see you after work.
Si ton bagage est trop lourd, je peux t’aider à le porter jusqu’au quai.
If your luggage is too heavy, I can help you carry it to the platform.
Je te conseille de te coucher tôt si tu veux guérir plus vite.
I advise you to go to bed early if you want to get better faster.
Excuse-moi, je ne veux pas te déranger.
Excuse me, I do not want to bother you.
Je vais te ramener à la maison après le concert.
I am going to take you home after the concert.
Je vais scanner la copie ce soir et te l’envoyer par courriel.
I am going to scan the copy tonight and send it to you by email.
Je t’attends depuis midi.
I have been waiting for you since noon.
Je vais t’envoyer le document en pièce jointe par courriel ce soir.
I am going to send you the document as an attachment by email tonight.
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