

Son discours était bref mais très clair.
[sɔ̃ diskuʁ‿ etɛ bʁɛf mɛ tʁɛ klɛʁ.]
His speech was brief but very clear.
Le candidat a donné une réponse très brève.
[lə kɑ̃dida a dɔne yn ʁepɔ̃s tʁɛ bʁɛv.]
The candidate gave a very brief answer.
Pourquoi les débats télévisés sont-ils si brefs ?
[puʁkwa le deba televize sɔ̃til si bʁɛf ?]
Why are televised debates so short?
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