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Usages of rien
Après le film, Paul avait les larmes aux yeux et il a soupiré sans rien dire.
After the movie, Paul had tears in his eyes and sighed without saying anything.
Je ne vois rien dans le couloir parce que l’ampoule est cassée.
I do not see anything in the hallway because the light bulb is broken.
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