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Usages of la fourchette
La fourchette est dans le tiroir, mais la cuillère est près de l'évier.
The fork is in the drawer, but the spoon is near the sink.
Je rince la fourchette dans l'évier, car elle est couverte de beurre salé.
I rinse the fork in the sink, because it is covered with salted butter.
Je mets les assiettes, et tu apportes les fourchettes et les cuillères.
I put out the plates, and you bring the forks and the spoons.
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