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Usages of la banque
Ensuite, je déposerai aussi un peu d’argent à la banque.
Then, I will also deposit some money at the bank.
Marie et Paul vont à la banque.
Marie and Paul go to the bank.
J’ouvre un compte à la banque aujourd’hui.
I am opening an account at the bank today.
Apparemment, la banque ferme plus tôt aujourd’hui.
Apparently, the bank is closing earlier today.
Le guichet de la banque est fermé; la cliente attend dehors.
The bank counter is closed; the female customer is waiting outside.
Test yourself: What does la banque mean?
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