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Usages of timide
Sa famille prépare un bel événement pour elle, car elle est souvent timide.
Her family is preparing a nice event for her, because she is often shy.
Même si Marie est timide, elle compte assister au concert qui se tiendra pendant cette fête.
Even though Marie is shy, she plans to attend the concert that will take place during this party.
Paul est un ami fidèle qui ne veut jamais lâcher la main de Marie quand elle est timide.
Paul is a loyal friend who never wants to let go of Marie’s hand when she is shy.
Marie chante, même si elle est timide.
Marie sings, even if she is shy.
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