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Usages of sourire
Quand il neige, je souris en regardant les flocons.
(When it snows, I smile while watching the snowflakes.)
Il faut que tu souries davantage pour montrer ton plaisir.
(It is necessary that you smile more to show your pleasure.)
Quand Marie dirige le projet, elle sourit pour motiver tout le monde.
When Marie manages the project, she smiles to motivate everyone.
Quand la situation était calme, tout le monde souriait.
When the situation was calm, everyone was smiling.
Au restaurant, la serveuse apporte le menu et sourit à Marie.
At the restaurant, the waitress brings the menu and smiles at Marie.
Elle sourit et dit doucement : « J’ai de la peine, mais je garde espoir malgré tous ces soucis. »
She smiles and says softly, “I am sad, but I keep hope despite all these worries.”
Le vendeur sourit quand ma fille choisit enfin le jouet qu’elle veut offrir au bébé.
The salesman smiles when my daughter finally chooses the toy she wants to give to the baby.
Mon neveu demande pourquoi le fiancé de Marie sourit autant, et ma nièce veut voir la bague.
My nephew asks why Marie’s fiancé is smiling so much, and my niece wants to see the ring.
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