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la clékeyFrench word meaning

"la clé" is a A2-level French word meaning "key". Below you can find 18 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.

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A1(2)
A2(9)
B1(7)
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Example Sentences

The Missing Key
A1Mystery & Curiosity

The Missing Key

Elle cherche la clé dans son sac.

She looks in her bag for the key.

Checking In at a Hotel
A1Dialogue Practice

Checking In at a Hotel

'Voici votre clé,' dit-il.

'Here is your key,' he says.

The Pet Sitter
A2Pets & Animals

The Pet Sitter

Le premier matin, Emma arriva chez Mme Johnson à sept heures.

The first morning, Emma arrived at Mrs. Johnson's house at seven o'clock.

Buying a Car
A2Life Changes

Buying a Car

Le vendeur lui donna les clés.

The salesman gave her the keys.

The New Apartment
A2Life Changes

The New Apartment

Elle mit la clé dans la serrure et la tourna.

She put the key in the lock and turned it.

The Escape Room
A2Entertainment

The Escape Room

Dans le coffre, il y avait une vieille clé et une autre lettre.

Inside the safe was an old key and another letter.

The Flat Tire
A2Everyday Situations

The Flat Tire

À l'intérieur, elle a trouvé une roue de secours, un cric et une clé en croix.

Inside, she found a spare tire, a jack, and a wrench.

The Airbnb Experience
A2Travel

The Airbnb Experience

La clé était dans une petite boîte à clés près de la porte.

The key was in a small lockbox near the door.

Hostel Life
A2Travel

Hostel Life

Un homme sympathique à la réception lui donna une clé.

A friendly man at the reception gave her a key.

Renting a Car
A2Travel

Renting a Car

Il lui a donné les clés et une carte.

He gave her the keys and a map.

The Secret Garden
A2Classics Retold

The Secret Garden

'Mme Craven aimait ce jardin. Quand elle mourut, M. Craven le ferma à clé et enterra la clé.'

'Mrs. Craven loved that garden. When she died, Mr. Craven locked it and buried the key.'

Studying Abroad
B1School & Education

Studying Abroad

Elle a reçu la clé de sa chambre à la réception.

She received her room key from the reception desk.

The Forgotten Room
B1Mystery & Curiosity

The Forgotten Room

La porte était verrouillée, mais la clé de la table de nuit entrait parfaitement.

The door was locked, but the key from the nightstand fit perfectly.

Alice in Wonderland
B1Classics Retold

Alice in Wonderland

Puis elle remarqua une petite clé dorée sur une table en verre.

Then she noticed a tiny golden key on a glass table.

Signing a Lease
B1Everyday Situations

Signing a Lease

Il lui remit deux jeux de clés.

He handed her two sets of keys.

The Hidden Treasure
B1Mystery & Curiosity

The Hidden Treasure

Emma se demandait où pouvait se trouver la clé.

Emma wondered where the key might be.

The Old Diary
B1Mystery & Curiosity

The Old Diary

Le coffre était verrouillé, mais Emma remarqua une petite clé accrochée à un clou au-dessus.

The chest was locked, but Emma noticed a small key hanging from a nail above it.

The Cursed Kingdom
B1Fairy Tales

The Cursed Kingdom

Trois clés d'or étaient cachées dans tout le royaume.

Three golden keys were hidden throughout the kingdom.

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