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Usages of un
Si tu veux un bonbon, prends-en un sur l'étagère.
If you want a candy, take one from the shelf.
Il y a un an, nous n'utilisions pas cette application.
A year ago, we did not use this app.
Sans badge, je ne peux pas entrer dans l’immeuble, alors j’en garde toujours un de secours dans mon sac.
Without a badge, I cannot enter the building, so I always keep a spare one in my bag.
Le stationnement est gratuit pendant une heure, mais le parking ferme plus tôt le dimanche.
Parking is free for one hour, but the parking lot closes earlier on Sundays.
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