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Usages of la copie
Je garde une copie du contrat, mais l’original reste dans le dossier bleu.
I keep a copy of the contract, but the original stays in the blue file.
La copie du justificatif est acceptée aujourd’hui, mais demain il faudra montrer l’original.
The copy of the supporting document is accepted today, but tomorrow the original will have to be shown.
Je vais scanner la copie ce soir et te l’envoyer par courriel.
I am going to scan the copy tonight and send it to you by email.
Tu as l’air de chercher l’original, mais la copie est déjà dans l’enveloppe.
You seem to be looking for the original, but the copy is already in the envelope.
Le numéro n'est pas lisible sur la copie.
The number is not legible on the copy.
Cette copie peut servir de preuve.
This copy can serve as proof.
Je garde une copie de la lettre recommandée dans le dossier bleu.
I keep a copy of the registered letter in the blue file.
Je mets la copie dans l’enveloppe avant de partir.
I put the copy in the envelope before leaving.
Je garde toujours une copie du document.
I always keep a copy of the document.
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