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Usages of regarder
Il y a toujours un risque quand on oublie de regarder l’heure sur sa montre.
There is always a risk when one forgets to check the time on one’s watch.
Comme il pleut, Paul regarde si le pare-brise est propre et règle son rétroviseur avant de démarrer.
Since it is raining, Paul checks whether the windshield is clean and adjusts his rearview mirror before starting.
Le conducteur regarde si le pare-brise est propre.
The driver checks whether the windshield is clean.
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