doyenne du plateau

English translation: the oldest model on display

19:02 Mar 28, 2007
French to English translations [Non-PRO]
Automotive / Cars & Trucks
French term or phrase: doyenne du plateau
Bien que doyenne du plateau, la Citroën Xsara WRC s'est montrée à la fois performante, fiable et surtout bien équilibrée sur tous les types de terrain.
Marie Bryers
English translation:the oldest model on display
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Emma Paulay
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Local time: 12:44
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Summary of answers provided
3 +2the oldest model on display
Emma Paulay
4veteran of the collection
Serena Warlu (X)
3King of the Road
John Peterson
3the most senior car on offer
Jock


  

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King of the Road


Explanation:
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Note added at 4 mins (2007-03-28 19:06:22 GMT)
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Road implying "conventional" surfaces

John Peterson
Local time: 11:44
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the most senior car on offer


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Jock
Local time: 12:44
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the oldest model on display


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Emma Paulay
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Local time: 12:44
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agree  Sheila Wilson
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agree  Raymonde Gagnier
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veteran of the collection


Explanation:
A group of cars, especially old ones are often called 'a collection'. The text also seems to compare the the Xsara to cars in a similar group, not just all the cars around. 'Veteran', suggest old, but also, that the car has given good service over the years.

Serena Warlu (X)
Local time: 12:44
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