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C’est dire qu’il y a fort longtemps que ce beau fruit juteux est apprécié

English translation: In other words (this means) this delicious juicy fruit has been popular for quite some time now.

16:34 Nov 5, 2003
French to English translations [Non-PRO]
French term or phrase: C’est dire qu’il y a fort longtemps que ce beau fruit juteux est apprécié
Fruit - Ananas Pineapple
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English translation:In other words (this means) this delicious juicy fruit has been popular for quite some time now.
Explanation:
or
has been a favorite (with a bit of poetic license)
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William Stein
Costa Rica
Local time: 05:27
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Summary of answers provided
5 +8In other words (this means) this delicious juicy fruit has been popular for quite some time now.
William Stein
5 +2In short, this wonderful, juicy fruit has long been appreciated.
Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
4 +1A proof that this lovely and juicy fruit has been enjoyed for a very long time
Emérentienne
4this beautiful juicy fruit has been appreciated for a very long time
RHELLER
4 -1We must say/it is a fact that for a long time this great, juicy fruit is appreciated.
Jacques Saleh
1 +1evidence that this juicy appealing fruit has been ad so on
cjohnstone


  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +8
In other words (this means) this delicious juicy fruit has been popular for quite some time now.


Explanation:
or
has been a favorite (with a bit of poetic license)

William Stein
Costa Rica
Local time: 05:27
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 1737
Grading comment
Graded automatically based on peer agreement.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Helen Genevier
4 mins
agree  moya
12 mins
agree  Vicky Papaprodromou
19 mins
agree  Kitti Moonli (X)
59 mins
agree  NancyLynn
4 hrs
agree  Iolanta Vlaykova Paneva
5 hrs
agree  Robintech
15 hrs
agree  Carolingua
1 day 4 hrs
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1 min   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
C’est dire qu’il y a fort longtemps que ce beau fruit juteux est apprécié
this beautiful juicy fruit has been appreciated for a very long time


Explanation:
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Note added at 2 mins (2003-11-05 16:36:58 GMT)
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this attractive and juicy fruit has been enjoyed since long ago

RHELLER
United States
Local time: 05:27
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 1582

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Jacques Saleh: i think Jane may be right about beautiful fruit(s)... they may be handsome, rather...
5 hrs
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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
C’est dire qu’il y a fort longtemps que ce beau fruit juteux est apprécié
A proof that this lovely and juicy fruit has been enjoyed for a very long time


Explanation:
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Emérentienne
France
Local time: 13:27
Native speaker of: French
PRO pts in pair: 320

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Robintech
15 hrs
neutral  louisajay: You can't say "a proof"
16 hrs
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53 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
In short, this wonderful, juicy fruit has long been appreciated.


Explanation:
SVP

beau fruit=wonderful NOT beautiful, beautiful ça fait rire en anglais à mon avis

Marketing writing exp.

Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in pair: 8576

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  cjohnstone
20 mins
  -> Merci....:)
neutral  Jacques Saleh: from "beau" to "wonderful" there is a great leap of faith or "bad faith"...
5 hrs
  -> C'mon man..,.a beautiful fruit a pineapple is not...mais gaffe à ceux qui ne nous connaissent pas
agree  Robintech
14 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 1/5Answerer confidence 1/5 peer agreement (net): +1
C’est dire qu’il y a fort longtemps que ce beau fruit juteux est apprécié
evidence that this juicy appealing fruit has been ad so on


Explanation:
NA on confidence strike

cjohnstone
France
Local time: 13:27
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 1632

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Carolingua: Evidence that this appealing fruit has been enjoyed for quite some time
1 day 2 hrs
  -> sure, thks
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -1
We must say/it is a fact that for a long time this great, juicy fruit is appreciated.


Explanation:
or: it is a fact/we must say that this great, juicy fruit has been appreciated/enjoyed for a (very) long time

that is that...


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Note added at 2003-11-05 22:39:51 (GMT)
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or: Indeed, for a long time this great, juicy fruit has been appreciated/enjoyed
or: It is a fact that for a long time this great, juicy fruit has been appreciated/enjoyed

[for grammatical and political correctness]

Jacques Saleh
United States
Local time: 06:27
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ArabicArabic
PRO pts in pair: 169

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X): No too long Jacques and your grammar is off FOR=HAS BEEN OR HAVE BEEN
1 hr
  -> no question about it... my (grammatical or grammatological) mistake!
neutral  lien: Mr Jourdain
5 hrs
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