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Usages of simplement
Parfois, il faut simplement dire la vérité pour être en paix.
Sometimes, it is simply necessary to tell the truth in order to be at peace.
Parfois, il est simplement nécessaire de se reposer.
Sometimes, it is simply necessary to rest.
Marie ne cherche pas à devenir riche; elle veut simplement être heureuse.
Marie isn’t looking to become rich; she simply wants to be happy.
Cette fatigue est normale, explique le médecin, et elle doit simplement avoir de la patience.
This tiredness is normal, explains the doctor, and she simply has to be patient.
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