épanouis au bon air du Midi

English translation: thrives on sweet Mediterranean air

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French term or phrase:épanouis au bon air du Midi
English translation:thrives on sweet Mediterranean air
Entered by: Bharg Shah

17:51 Jan 10, 2002
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Tourism & Travel / tourism
French term or phrase: épanouis au bon air du Midi
"Tous ces produits du terroir épanouis au bon air du Midi."
Talking of vegetables, eggs, fruits etc.
Bharg Shah
India
Local time: 18:28
All this local produce (which) has thrived on sweet Mediterranean air.
Explanation:
Another, freer, version.
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Nikki Scott-Despaigne
Local time: 14:58
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Summary of answers provided
5lush
Adalbert Kowal
4All this local produce
Mary Worby
4All these fruits of the earth that have blossomed in the
Parrot
4All this local produce (which) has thrived on sweet Mediterranean air.
Nikki Scott-Despaigne
4flourishing
Yolanda Broad


  

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All this local produce


Explanation:
has been blessed by the fresh air of the Midi

has been kissed by the clean air of the Midi

has flourished in the natural air of the Midi

A few ideas ...

HTH

Mary

Mary Worby
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:58
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Native speaker of: English
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lush


Explanation:
All these lush products of the land growing in the good air of the South.

I hope this helps.

Adalbert Kowal
Local time: 14:58
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Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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All these fruits of the earth that have blossomed in the


Explanation:
good southern air.
All these fruits that have sprung from the earth into the good air of the (French) Midi.
All the bounty of the earth cultivated in the ... etc.
I could go on forever, I love the Midi.

Parrot
Spain
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All this local produce (which) has thrived on sweet Mediterranean air.


Explanation:
Another, freer, version.

Nikki Scott-Despaigne
Local time: 14:58
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Thanks - I like your version.
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flourishing


Explanation:
All this local produce flourishing in the wholesome Midi air.

"flourishing" gives the idea of
1. spreading
2. growth
both of which are also the meaning of "épanoui"/"épanouir".


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Yolanda Broad
United States
Local time: 08:58
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