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une garderie

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Definition: day school, day-care center, preschool; after-school center/club

Je cherche une bonne garderie pour mes enfants - I'm looking for a good day-care center for my kids.

Il faut ouvrir une garderie pour les parents qui travaillent l'après-midi - They should open an after-school center for parents who work in the afternoon.

Related: garder - to keep, look after, mind; un gardien - warden, keeper; le gardiennage - caretaking, security

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