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Usages of la ruelle
Je serre la main du directeur avant d’entrer dans la ruelle étroite.
I shake the director’s hand before entering the narrow alley.
La ruelle est sombre, mais il n’y a pas de risque si nous restons ensemble.
The alley is dark, but there is no risk if we stay together.
Le moteur du vieux camion est trop bruyant pour cette ruelle silencieuse.
The engine of the old truck is too noisy for this quiet alley.
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