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Usages of lei
Lei è uscita presto stamattina, ma non ne ho capito il motivo.
She went out early this morning, but I did not understand the reason for it.
Lei guarda il tramonto.
She watches the sunset.
Per la serata, lei ha scelto una collana elegante e ha sorriso allo specchio.
For the evening, she chose an elegant necklace and smiled at the mirror.
All’uscita, ho voluto baciare la mano di un’amica, ma lei ha sorriso per l’imbarazzo.
Upon leaving, I wanted to kiss a friend’s hand, but she smiled out of embarrassment.
Lei è una persona capace di risolvere i problemi in fretta.
She is a person capable of solving problems quickly.
Lei è molto gentile e disponibile, soprattutto quando abbiamo una scadenza vicina.
She is very kind and available, especially when we have a close deadline.
Lei dice che il libro è interessante.
She says that the book is interesting.
Il suo viso mostra un’espressione felice quando riceve aiuto da un amico gentile.
Her face shows a happy expression when she receives help from a kind friend.
Sebbene l’hula-hoop sembri pesante, lei è molto abile e non lo fa mai cadere.
Although the hula hoop looks heavy, she is very skilful and never lets it fall.
Lei è gelosa del suo tempo libero e non vuole impegni.
She is jealous of her free time and doesn’t want commitments.
Lei entra scalza in casa e chiude piano la porta.
She enters the house barefoot and quietly closes the door.
Lei si fa tagliare i capelli presto, poi ci raggiunge.
She is getting her hair cut early, then she’ll join us.
Lei parla con se stessa in giardino.
She talks to herself in the garden.
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