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French

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FRFrench
lire[liʁ]
verbe
to read

“J'aime lire un livre avant de dormir.”

I like to read a book before sleeping.

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FRFrench
lampe[lɑ̃p]Appears in an example
noun
lamp

“Allume la lampe pour lire.”

Turn on the lamp to read.

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FRFrench
fauteuil[fo-tœj]Appears in an example
nom masculin
armchair

“Mon grand-père aime lire dans son fauteuil préféré.”

My grandfather likes to read in his favorite armchair.

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FRFrench
bibliothèque[bi-bli-o-tɛk]Appears in an example
noun
library

“Je vais à la bibliothèque pour lire un livre.”

I am going to the library to read a book.

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