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Usages of la carte
Cette carte me permet d'entrer sans attendre.
This card allows me to enter without waiting.
Où est la carte?
Where is the card?
Je laisse une carte dans la boîte aux lettres pour ma tante.
I leave a card in the mailbox for my aunt.
À la poste, je colle un timbre sur la carte pour ma tante.
At the post office, I stick a stamp on the card for my aunt.
Cette carte me donne accès à l'université même le week-end.
This card gives me access to the university even on the weekend.
Test yourself: What does la carte mean?
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