they want
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., il était une fois).
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a. ils veulent
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., beaux).
(masculine or mixed gender)
Justin and Reese are trying to get a loan. They want to buy a house.Justin et Reese tentent d'obtenir un prêt. Ils veulent acheter une maison.
b. elles veulent
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
My sisters just left. They want to go to the movies.Mes sœurs viennent de partir. Elles veulent aller au cinéma.
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