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Usages of avoir besoin
Nous avons besoin de lire plus, alors nous l’empruntons directement.
We need to read more, so we borrow it right away.
J'ai besoin de pain.
I need bread.
J'ai besoin de la technicienne maintenant.
I need the technician now.
Le télétravail me permet de rester à la maison, mais j'ai besoin d'une bonne organisation quotidienne.
Remote work allows me to stay at home, but I need good daily organization.
Ce dont Marie a besoin avant la rentrée, c’est d’un emploi du temps clair et d’un abonnement déjà payé.
What Marie needs before the start of the school year is a clear schedule and an already paid pass.
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