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December 9, 2007
phrase of the day : Vous pouvez parler plus lentement, s'il vous plaît?
meaning : Could you speak more slowly, please?
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Asking for clarification
2 reactions to this article
christy posted: 26-12-2007 | 12:04 PM
Today's phrase of the day should be "Vous" pouvez parler plus lentement...
Wendy Barton posted: 30-04-2008 | 4:02 PM
Shouldn't it be 'Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement, svp?'
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word of the day : cendrier
meaning : ashtray
phrase of the day : Ca va?
meaning : How are you?
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