I could take what confidence I could get out of it

French translation: je pouvais en retirer le courage que j'y trouvais

22:52 Aug 11, 2006

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English term or phrase: I could take what confidence I could get out of it

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Context may not be helpful. A man is hoping to escape the bad situation he is stuck in

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French translation:je pouvais en retirer le courage que j'y trouvais

Explanation:
a bit difficult to translate in isolation

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Marion Sadoux
China
Local time: 01:59

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C'était une phrase vraiment tordue difficile à interpréter(même dans le contexte. Merci de votre aide
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je pouvais en retirer le courage que j'y trouvais

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i could take what confidence i could get out of it

je pouvais en retirer le courage que j'y trouvais

Explanation:
a bit difficult to translate in isolation

Marion Sadoux
China
Local time: 01:59
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French

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C'était une phrase vraiment tordue difficile à interpréter(même dans le contexte. Merci de votre aide

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