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Usages of venir de
Je viens de nettoyer le canapé, car il était couvert de miettes.
I have just cleaned the couch, because it was covered with crumbs.
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.
Quand la lumière brille ainsi, je viens de réaliser à quel point ce salon est magnifique.
When the light shines like that, I have just realized how beautiful this living room is.
Il vient d’acheter de la peinture rouge, pourtant il hésite encore à tout repeindre.
He has just bought some red paint, yet he is still hesitating to repaint everything.
Je viens de conseiller Marie de sortir un instant, car la peinture fraîche peut être toxique.
I have just advised Marie to step out for a moment, because the fresh paint can be toxic.
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Every French noun is either masculine or feminine, and this affects the articles and adjectives used with it. "Le" is used with masculine nouns and "la" with feminine ones. Adjectives also change form to match — for example, "petit" (masc.) becomes "petite" (fem.).
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