Of and on are untranslated in dates
On the fifth of January = le cinq janvier.
1 But not mille.
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spoken to him of it ? — Yes, and it is the last time I shall speak to him of it. 28. How long had the steward been waiting for Joséphine to admit him? — He had been waiting for more than two hours and a half. 29. It is a week since I hâve spoken to him of it. 30. Do you think they might hâve reduced the budget?
E. Sujet de composition : On discute la dot.