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Usages of l'idée
Je n’ose pas parler trop fort dans la bibliothèque, mais j’explique mon idée à voix basse.
I do not dare speak too loudly in the library, but I explain my idea in a low voice.
J’ai une idée pour améliorer notre français.
I have an idea to improve our French.
Nous venons de proposer une nouvelle idée pour fabriquer un grand placard dans la cuisine.
We have just suggested a new idea to build a large cupboard in the kitchen.
Je réalise mon idée.
I realize my idea.
Parfois, on doit échanger nos idées pour cuisiner mieux.
Sometimes, we must exchange ideas in order to cook better.
Franchement, votre idée permet de gagner du temps.
Honestly, your idea allows us to save time.
Dans une bonne démocratie, chaque citoyen et chaque citoyenne peut exprimer ses idées librement.
In a good democracy, every male and female citizen can express their ideas freely.
Je n’ai aucune idée de ce que le professeur va demander demain.
I have no idea what the teacher is going to ask tomorrow.
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