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Usages of mieux
Si vous étiez plus silencieux, vous entendriez mieux Marie chanter.
If you were quieter, you would hear Marie singing better.
Je travaille mieux quand Marie m'aide.
I work better when Marie helps me.
Parfois, on doit échanger nos idées pour cuisiner mieux.
Sometimes, we must exchange ideas in order to cook better.
Discuter avec toi m’aide à mieux comprendre la recette délicate.
Talking with you helps me better understand the delicate recipe.
Mon estomac se sent mieux maintenant, et je suis prêt à sortir.
My stomach feels better now, and I am ready to go out.
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.
Après tout cela, je pense que tu dormiras mieux et que ton estomac sera soulagé.
After all that, I think you will sleep better and your stomach will be relieved.
Maintenant, il n’est pas riche, mais il vit mieux grâce à ses amis riches.
Now, he is not rich, but he lives better thanks to his wealthy friends.
Nous changeons l’ampoule, et l’interrupteur fonctionne mieux.
We change the bulb, and the switch works better.
Cette poêle est meilleure que l’ancienne; elle chauffe mieux.
This pan is better than the old one; it heats better.
Ma jambe va mieux aujourd'hui, mais j'ai encore un peu mal au dos.
My leg is better today, but my back still hurts a little.
Après la consultation, Marie se sent mieux.
After the consultation, Marie feels better.
La nouvelle toiture est plus solide et isole mieux la maison en hiver.
The new roof is stronger and insulates the house better in winter.
Dans la cabine, ma fille dit que ce pantalon lui va mieux que l’autre.
In the fitting room, my daughter says that these pants fit her better than the other pair.
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