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windows are favourite seats; and who knows how much may be effected in a tête-à-tête, by the crimson shade of the curtain flitting over a fair cheek à propos?
Symfonia została przyjęta entuzjastycznie i – co szczególnie ciekawe – jako utwór szalenie à propos. ― The symphony was received enthusiastically and – what is particularly interesting – as a very apropos piece.
À propos brzydkich wyrazów, niedawno wyszła książka Patricii Evans pod tytułem Toksyczne słowa. ― Oh, and speaking of ugly words, a book by Patricia Evans called Toxic Words has recently come out.
Chciałem już zwrócić się do dziewczyny z jakąś uwagą à propos toaletowej sceny, natychmiast jednak ugryzłem się w język. ― I was about to address the girl with some remark apropos the toilet scene, but I immediately bit my tongue.
Further reading
à propos in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN