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Usages of ce
Mon voisin fait parfois beaucoup de bruit le soir, et c’est bruyant dans ma chambre.
My neighbor sometimes makes a lot of noise in the evening, and it’s noisy in my room.
C'est mon livre.
It is my book.
C'est un moyen facile de voyager.
It is an easy way to travel.
Pourtant, je vais quand même prendre quelques minutes pour me détendre, car c’est mieux pour l’esprit.
However, I will still take a few minutes to relax, because it is better for the mind.
C'est le meilleur moment pour commander.
It is the best time to order.
C'est le moins important.
It is the least important.
Le vinaigre est fort, alors Marie met du citron pour que ce soit moins fort.
The vinegar is strong, so Marie adds lemon so it is less strong.
C’est le premier festival où Marie travaille comme bénévole dans une petite association.
It is the first festival where Marie works as a volunteer in a small association.
J’ai mal à la poitrine quand je tousse trop fort, mais le médecin dit que ce n’est pas grave.
My chest hurts when I cough too hard, but the doctor says it is not serious.
Paul est rassuré parce que le médecin dit que ce n'est pas grave.
Paul is reassured because the doctor says that it is not serious.
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