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Record 1 2017-01-23

English

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  • General Vocabulary
CONT

The prime minister is the leader of Canada. He or she is sometimes called "first among equals." This means that even though all members of the Cabinet are equal, he or she is the most powerful.

French

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  • Vocabulaire général
CONT

Le premier ministre est le chef du Canada. On dit parfois de lui qu'il est «premier parmi ses pairs», ce qui signifie que, même si tous les membres du Cabinet sont égaux, il est le plus puissant d'entre eux.

Spanish

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