On croirait que c'est voulu.
English translation: It's as if it was done on purpose.
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peer agreement (net): +1It seems (or you would think) it is on purpose / intentional Explanation: Hi Tim, voulu comes from vouloir: to want, it means wanted, then intentional here I hope it helps exp |
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You would think it were deliberate Explanation: Also - It would appear to be deliberate. Alternative translations. Voulu can also mean deliberate in this context. Hope this helps Sheila |
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It's as if it was done on purpose Explanation: Is the way I would say it |
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It looks as though it has been done on purpose Explanation: There are many possibilities and particularly in terms of choic of tense in English. The fuller "You might be forgiven for thinking that it was intentional" is probably going too far but may work in context? Who knows, as none is given! |
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