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Bring a drink and an old jacket.

We have tools and to you.

gloves

Translation

gants

Definition

Plural nounCovers that protect your hands.

Context

« We have tools and gloves to lend you. »

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An invitation to the garden

Identify the welcome session for new members and confirm attendance.

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Hi Ellis,

You said you would like to try gardening. Our small shared garden in Bristol has a welcome session this Saturday. New members meet at the blue gate at ten. The regular group starts at nine, but you do not need to come that early. We will show you the beds and find a small task together. Bring a drink and an old jacket. We have tools and gloves to lend you. If you want to join us, please reply by Thursday evening. You can stay for one hour or until lunch. There is no charge for this first visit.