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Le Maitre connaissait Simon depuis quelque temps avant qu’André le lui présentât comme deuxième apôtre.
The Master had known Simon for some time before Andrew presented him as the second of the apostles.
P.1550 - §5 Le Maitre connaissait Simon depuis quelque temps avant qu'André le lui présentât comme second apôtre.
The Master had known Simon for some time before Andrew presented him as the second of the apostles.
Lorsqu'il s'agissait d'un problème un peu compliqué, exigeant quelques notions d'ordre général, ou lorsque les délégués voulaient qu'on leur apportât des éclaircissements avant qu'ils abordassent leur propre travail, ils demandaient qu'on leur présentât un rapport substantiel sur le problème.
When a rather complicated problem needed reducing to simple terms, or when the delegates wanted clarification before they began their work, they asked to be presented with a detailed report, and I or some other qualified comrade would give an explanation.
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