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Hello sir, what would you like?
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Hello sir, what would you like?
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Hello, I would like a well-baked tradition baguette, please.
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That will be one euro twenty. Anything else?
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No, that's all. Here... I only have this fifty-euro bill.
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Fifty euros for a baguette? Don't you have any change?
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Unfortunately no, I just came from the ATM.
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That's a bit much, I'm going to have to empty my entire cash drawer.
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I'm really sorry, I didn't realize it was a problem.
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In France, people avoid large bills for small amounts in the morning.
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I understand, I'll be careful next time, I promise.
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Alright, I'm going to get some change in the back, please wait a moment.
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Thank you very much for your patience and your baguette!
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Hello sir, what would you like?
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Hello, I would like a well-baked tradition, please.
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That will be one euro twenty. Anything else?
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No, that's all. Here... I only have this fifty-euro bill.
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Fifty euros for a baguette? Do you not have any change?
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Unfortunately no, I just came from the ATM.
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That's a bit much, I'm going to have to empty my entire cash drawer.
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I'm really sorry, I didn't realize it was a problem.
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In France, people avoid using large bills for small amounts in the morning.
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I understand, I will be careful next time, I promise.
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Well, I'm going to look for some change in the back, please wait a moment.
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Thank you very much for your patience and your baguette!
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Marie, you look magnificent in this dress, but... look at your shoes!
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Thanks Leo! These are my new stilettos, do you like them?
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They're superb, but we're going to walk in the Marais today.
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So what? I can walk anywhere in these.
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The streets are cobblestoned and very uneven there, you're going to suffer.
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Do you really think it's such a bad idea?
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Honestly, it's a disaster waiting to happen for your ankles.
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But it goes so well with my Parisian style!
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Your style will be less chic if you fall into a hole between two cobblestones.
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You're right, I'll put on my white sneakers instead.
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Wise decision, we'll be able to enjoy the walk without stopping every minute.
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Wait for me for two minutes, I'm changing shoes and we're going.
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Marie, you are magnificent in this dress, but... look at your shoes!
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Thanks Léo! These are my new stilettos, do you like them?
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They are superb, but we are going to walk in the Marais today.
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So what? I can walk anywhere with these.
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The streets are paved and very uneven there, you are going to suffer.
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Do you really think it is such a bad idea?
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Honestly, it is a disaster waiting to happen for your ankles.
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But it goes so well with my Parisian style!
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Your style will be less chic if you fall into a hole between two cobblestones.
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You're right, I'll put on my white sneakers instead.
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Wise decision, we'll be able to enjoy the walk without stopping every minute.
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Wait for me for two minutes, I'm changing my shoes and we're going.
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It's so hot on this terrace, I need some coolness.
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That's true, but this red wine is excellent, savor it.
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I'm going to ask the waiter for some ice cubes for my glass.
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Oh no, please don't do that... it's a crime!
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Why? It's just going to cool down the wine a little bit.
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The water from the ice cubes will dilute the aromas of this vintage.
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I didn't know it was so serious for French etiquette.
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The waiter will look at you with horror if you put ice in it.
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Okay, I'll avoid the staff's glare then.
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If you're too hot, order a glass of cold water on the side instead.
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You're right, let's keep the wine as it's meant to be enjoyed.
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Thanks, you'll see, the taste is much better without water.
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It is so hot on this terrace, I need some coolness.
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True, but this red wine is excellent, savor it.
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I am going to ask the waiter for some ice cubes for my glass.
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Oh no, please, don't do that... it's a crime!
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Why? It will just cool the wine down a little bit.
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The water from the ice cubes will dilute the aromas of this grand cru.
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I didn't know it was so serious for French etiquette.
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The waiter will look at you with horror if you put ice in it.
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Alright, I will avoid the staff's dirty look then.
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If you are too hot, order a glass of cold water on the side instead.
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You're right, let's keep the wine as it should be tasted.
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Thank you, you'll see, the taste is much better without water.
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Excuse me, may I sit at this table?
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Hello! Yes, have a seat, I'll bring you the menu.
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Thank you, I would just like a coffee with cream and a croissant.
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Very well, a large or a small café crème?
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A small one will do, I don't have much time.
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I'll bring that to you right away, Sir.
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Do you have the Wi-Fi code by any chance?
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Sorry... we don't offer Wi-Fi here, it's a traditional café.
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It's no problem, I'm going to read my newspaper instead.
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Here is your coffee and your fresh croissant.
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Thank you very much, it looks delicious. Can I pay now?
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Of course, that will be six euros fifty in total.
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Excuse me, can I sit at this table?
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Hello! Yes, have a seat, I'll bring you the menu.
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Thank you, I would just like a coffee with cream and a croissant.
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Very well, a large or a small coffee with cream?
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A small one will do, I don't have much time.
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I'll bring that to you right away, Sir.
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Do you happen to have the Wi-Fi code?
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Sorry... we don't offer Wi-Fi here, it's a traditional café.
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It's no problem, I'll read my newspaper instead.
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Here is your coffee and your fresh croissant.
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Thank you very much, it looks delicious. Can I pay now?
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Of course, that will be six euros fifty in total.
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Hello Ma'am, can I help you with an exchange or a purchase?
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Hello, I would like to return this sweater that I bought yesterday.
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What is the problem with this item? Does it not fit you?
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Yes, the size is perfect, but there is a hole in the sleeve.
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I'm sorry, it's clearly a manufacturing defect.
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I have my receipt right here for the refund.
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Would you like a refund or an exchange for the same model?
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I would prefer an exchange if you still have any in stock.
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Let me check... yes, we have one last one left on the shelf.
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Perfect, I am delighted that you can settle this so quickly.
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Here is your new sweater, we have checked, this one is impeccable.
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Thank you very much for your help and your responsiveness.
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Hello Madam, can I help you with an exchange or a purchase?
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Hello, I would like to return this sweater that I bought yesterday.
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What is the problem with this item? Does it not fit you?
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Yes, the size is perfect, but there is a hole in the sleeve.
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I am sorry, it is clearly a manufacturing defect.
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I have my receipt right here for the refund.
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Would you like a refund or an exchange for the same model?
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I would prefer an exchange if you still have any more in stock.
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Let me check... yes, we have one last one left on the shelf.
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Perfect, I am delighted that you can settle this so quickly.
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Here is your new sweater, we have checked, this one is flawless.
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Thank you very much for your help and your responsiveness.
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Marie, you've been coughing for three days, you're not doing well at all.
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It's nothing Leo, it's just a little passing cold.
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You have a fever and you look exhausted, be reasonable.
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I'm just going to have a herbal tea and it will be better tomorrow.
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Herbal teas won't be enough this time, you must see a doctor.
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I hate waiting rooms, it's a waste of time.
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There's a doctor's office just around the corner, shall I go with you?
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No, I prefer to stay in bed and wait for it to pass.
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If it gets worse, you'll end up in the emergency room, it'll be much worse.
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You have a point, it's perhaps safer.
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Should I make an appointment for you on Doctolib right away?
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Alright... do it before I change my mind.
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Marie, you have been coughing for three days, it's not going well at all.
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It's nothing Leo, it's just a passing cold.
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You have a fever and you look exhausted, be reasonable.
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I'm just going to have a herbal tea and I'll feel better tomorrow.
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Herbal teas won't be enough this time, you need to see a doctor.
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I hate waiting rooms, it's a waste of time.
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There's a doctor's office just around the corner, shall I go with you?
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No, I'd rather stay in bed and wait for it to pass.
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If it gets worse, you'll end up in the ER, it'll be much worse.
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You have a point, maybe it's more prudent.
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Should I make an appointment for you on Doctolib right now?
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Alright... do it before I change my mind.
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Pierre, can we talk for a minute about the apartment's organization?
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Of course Emma, what's going on? A problem?
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It's about the bathroom, it's quite dirty.
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Oh really? I hadn't noticed, I only use it quickly.
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The mirror and the sink really need a cleaning.
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Sorry... I'm a bit overwhelmed with work right now.
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I understand, but it's important for both of our comfort.
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You're right, hygiene is the basis of a good roommate situation.
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Could you take care of it before tonight, please?
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I'll do it right away, it won't take me long.
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Thank you very much, I really appreciate your effort for the apartment.
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No worries, I will try to be more attentive in the future.
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Pierre, can we talk for a minute about the organization of the apartment?
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Of course Emma, what's happening? A problem?
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It's about the bathroom, it's quite dirty.
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Really? I hadn't noticed, I just use it quickly.
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The mirror and the sink really need a good cleaning.
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Sorry... I'm a bit overwhelmed with work at the moment.
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I understand, but it's important for both of our comfort.
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You're right, hygiene is the foundation of a good shared living arrangement.
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Could you take care of it before tonight, please?
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I'm going to do it right away, it won't take me long.
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Thank you very much, I really appreciate your effort for the apartment.
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No problem, I will try to be more attentive in the future.
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Excuse me sir, do you know the way to the Louvre?
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Yes, it's quite close to here, are you a little lost?
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My phone just died... and I have no battery left.
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No problem, you have to go down this street until the end.
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Okay, and after the intersection, which direction do I go?
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Turn left and cross the bridge, you can't miss it.
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About how many minutes walk is it from here?
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About ten minutes if you walk at a good pace.
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Thank you very much, I was afraid of going in circles all afternoon.
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It's normal, Paris can be a real labyrinth without GPS.
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It's kind of you to have helped me, have a great day!
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Likewise, enjoy your visit to the museum!
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Excuse me Sir, do you know the way to the Louvre?
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Yes, it's quite close to here, are you a little lost?
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My phone just turned off... and I have no battery left.
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No problem, you need to go down this street until the end.
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Okay, and after the intersection, in which direction do I go?
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Turn left and cross the bridge, you can't miss it.
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About how many minutes' walk is it from here?
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About ten minutes if you walk at a good pace.
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Thank you very much, I was afraid of going in circles all afternoon.
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That's normal, Paris can be a real labyrinth without GPS.
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It's kind of you to have helped me, have an excellent day!
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Likewise, enjoy your visit to the museum!
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Pierre, we're organizing a big dinner this Saturday, do you want to come?
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That's very nice of you, but... I won't be able to.
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Oh shoot, have you already planned something special?
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Yes, it's my mother's birthday and we're having dinner as a family.
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I completely understand, family comes first.
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I'm really disappointed to miss your party, it's going to be great.
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Don't worry, we'll do another one next month.
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I promise, I'll be there for the next occasion without fail.
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Maybe we'll see each other for a coffee during the week then?
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With pleasure, I'm free Wednesday afternoon if you want.
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Wednesday works, I'll send you a message to confirm.
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Perfect, have a good evening and have fun on Saturday!
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Pierre, we're organizing a big dinner this Saturday, do you want to come?
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That's really kind of you, but... I won't be able to.
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Oh shoot, do you already have something special planned?
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Yes, it's my mother's birthday and we're having a family dinner.
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I completely understand, family comes first.
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I'm really disappointed to miss your party, it's going to be great.
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Don't worry, we'll do another one next month.
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Promise, I'll be there for the next occasion without fail.
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Maybe we'll see each other for a coffee during the week then?
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With pleasure, I'm free Wednesday afternoon if you want.
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That works for Wednesday, I'll send you a message to confirm.
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Perfect, have a great evening and have fun on Saturday!
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Marie, we should go away for the weekend for a change of scenery, shouldn't we?
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I would love to, but... my budget is a bit tight this month.
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We could go to Normandy by taking the bus instead of the train.
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That's a good idea, the Flixbus is not expensive at all.
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We can also book a small guesthouse a bit out of the way.
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And we'll bring things for picnics to avoid the restaurant.
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Exactly, we'll enjoy the beach and the cliffs for free.
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Have you checked the prices for next weekend?
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Yes, it's about thirty euros round trip per person.
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That's completely reasonable, I approve of this budget plan!
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Great, I'll take care of booking the transport tonight.
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And I'll look for a nice and not too expensive place to stay.
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Marie, we should go away for the weekend for a change of scene, shouldn't we?
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I'd love to, but... my budget is a bit tight this month.
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We could go to Normandy by taking the bus instead of the train.
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That's a good idea, the Flixbus is not expensive at all.
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We can also book a small guest room that is a bit out of the way.
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And we'll bring what we need for picnics to avoid the restaurant.
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Exactly, we will enjoy the beach and the cliffs for free.
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Have you checked the prices for next weekend?
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Yes, it's about thirty euros round trip per person.
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That is perfectly reasonable, I approve of this budget plan!
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Great, I'll handle the transportation booking tonight.
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And I'll look for some nice and not too expensive accommodation.
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