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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DAS | SAR |
| dé | dee |
| DEB | BED |
| écho | echo |
| elfe | elf |
| enclos | pen |
| espionner | spy |
| Ève | Eve |
| éventail | fan |
| FAR | LBB |
| fi | fie |
| foin | hay |
| fondre | melt |
| foret | tap |
| fouet | whip |
| fourgonnette | van |
| fourrure | fur |
| frangine | sis |
| frire | fry |
| frotter | rub |
| goudron | tar |
| gouffre | cave |
| graisse | fat |
| gratte | axe |
| grenouille | frog |
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