Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
une place de choix
English translation:
play a leading role
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Helen D. Elliot (X)
Jan 18, 2002 15:01
22 yrs ago
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French term
une place de choix
French to English
Other
Food & Drink
food
les legumes ont conquis une place de choix dans la nourriture humaine
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +6 | vegetables play a leading role in human nutrition |
Helen D. Elliot (X)
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| 4 +1 | a prime position / a key role |
Mary Worby
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| 5 | place of choice |
mckinnc
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| 4 | a preferential place |
Parrot
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Proposed translations
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vegetables play a leading role in human nutrition
Is how I would say it in plain English. Depending on the preceding idea, I may say "now play..."
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+1
8 mins
Mary Worby
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a prime position / a key role
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Nicola Da Si (X)
22 hrs
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10 mins
place of choice
I thnik the equivalent expression is very close to the French:
Oaxaca FOOD OF THE GODS Festival 2001 - [ Traduire cette page ]
... to incredible heights of culinary sophistication. Oaxaca is really the place of choice
to experience authentic pre-Hispanic flavors; flavors that were enhanced ...
Description: A culinary exploration of culture - from chiles to chocolate - exploring the traditional cuisines...
Catégorie: Recreation > Travel > Specialty > Culinary
www.food-of-the-gods-festival.com/
Oaxaca FOOD OF THE GODS Festival 2001 - [ Traduire cette page ]
... to incredible heights of culinary sophistication. Oaxaca is really the place of choice
to experience authentic pre-Hispanic flavors; flavors that were enhanced ...
Description: A culinary exploration of culture - from chiles to chocolate - exploring the traditional cuisines...
Catégorie: Recreation > Travel > Specialty > Culinary
www.food-of-the-gods-festival.com/
2 hrs
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