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Usages of l'hiver
En hiver, il neige souvent dans les montagnes.
(In winter, it often snows in the mountains.)
Je suggère que tu portes un manteau chaud en hiver.
(I suggest that you wear a warm coat in winter.)
Marie explique comment réparer la rambarde du balcon avant l’hiver.
Marie explains how to fix the balcony railing before winter arrives.
Nous renforçons le pont avant l'hiver.
We strengthen the bridge before winter.
Au sud de la ville, il y a une plage, et j’y vais rarement en hiver.
In the south of the city, there is a beach, and I rarely go there in winter.
La nouvelle toiture est plus solide et isole mieux la maison en hiver.
The new roof is stronger and insulates the house better in winter.
En hiver, mes lèvres deviennent sèches et je parle moins pendant les longues promenades.
In winter, my lips become dry and I talk less during long walks.
En hiver, le bébé reste dans sa poussette même quand mon fils court partout.
In winter, the baby stays in the stroller even when my son runs everywhere.
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