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Usages of appuyer
L’ampoule du couloir est cassée; j’appuie sur l’interrupteur, mais rien ne s’allume.
The hallway bulb is broken; I press the switch, but nothing turns on.
N’appuie pas trop fort sur le clavier.
Do not press too hard on the keyboard.
La lampe s’allume quand j’appuie sur l’interrupteur.
The lamp turns on when I press the switch.
Appuie sur le bouton vert pour continuer.
Press the green button to continue.
Le bouton ne réagit pas; appuie doucement une deuxième fois.
The button is not responding; press gently a second time.
Parle doucement, et appuie encore sur le bouton vert de la lampe.
Speak softly, and press the green button on the lamp again.
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