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Nov 2013
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CBF 4:04 | Je me sens encore tout penaud
In this episode we meet Matthieu, Gabrielle’s friend. He starts this email by apologising to Gabrielle for his behaviour. Find out more about what has been going on by listening to the episode! The lesson is presented by Mark and Pierre-Benoît in a mix of French and English. Afte ... Show More
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