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17 [dix-sept] A la maison

Our house is here.	Voici notre maison.
The roof is on top.	Le toit est en haut.
The basement is below.	La cave est en bas.
There is a garden behind the house.	Il y a un jardin derrière la maison.
There is no street in front of the house.	Aucune rue ne passe devant la maison.
There are trees next to the house.	Il y a des arbres à côté de la maison.
My apartment is here.	Voici mon appartement.
The kitchen and bathroom are here.	Voici la cuisine et la salle de bain.
The living room and bedroom are there.	Voilà la salle de séjour et la chambre à coucher.
The front door is closed.	La porte d’entrée est fermée.
But the windows are open.	Mais les fenêtres sont ouvertes.
It is hot today.	Il fait chaud aujourd’hui.
We are going to the living room.	Nous allons dans la salle de séjour.
There is a sofa and an armchair there.	Il y a un sofa et un fauteuil.
Please, sit down!	Asseyez-vous !
My computer is there.	Mon ordinateur est là-bas.
My stereo is there.	Ma chaîne stéréo est là-bas.
The TV set is brand new.	La télévision est toute neuve.

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