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Usages of dire
Dis-moi ce que tu préfères: payer en espèces ou par carte?
Tell me what you prefer: to pay in cash or by card?
Paul dit la vérité.
Paul tells the truth.
Dis-moi exactement où tu habites.
Tell me exactly where you live.
Le médecin lui dit que la méditation et le tennis sont bons pour son dos.
The doctor tells her that meditation and tennis are good for her back.
Pendant la consultation, il lui donne une ordonnance pour un sirop et lui dit de se reposer.
During the appointment, he gives her a prescription for a syrup and tells her to rest.
La psychologue lui dit que chaque émotion a un rôle important dans sa vie.
The psychologist tells her that each emotion has an important role in her life.
Pourriez-vous me dire si mon inscription est complète, madame?
Could you tell me whether my registration is complete, ma'am?
L’employée du secrétariat me dit que mon dossier est complet.
The office employee tells me that my file is complete.
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