pépite

English translation: nuggets, gems

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French term or phrase:	pépites
English translation:	nuggets, gems
Entered by:	Stéphanie Soudais

07:40 Feb 11, 2009

French to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Finance (general)

French term or phrase: pépite

From a review of an investment company:

"...les pépites, les belles entreprises présentes dans le portefeuille de XXX"

Obviously refers to choice companies in this portfolio, but is there a preferred term in English?

David BUICK KudoZ activity Questions: 226 (1 open) (2 without valid answers) (6 closed without grading) Answers: 893
Local time: 17:28

nuggets, gems

Explanation:
I think either of these would work.

Selected response from:

Susan Gastaldi
Local time: 17:28

Grading comment

clearly the obvious is sometimes the best...
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

4 +6

nuggets, gems

Susan Gastaldi

Discussion entries: 1

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2 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +6

pépite (here)

nuggets, gems

Explanation:
I think either of these would work.

Susan Gastaldi
Local time: 17:28
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English
PRO pts in category: 12

Grading comment

clearly the obvious is sometimes the best...

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