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28 Feb 2005, 09:15 (Ref:1237852)
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Lost in Translation: Bob Wollek
If the mods could give me the benefit of the doubt over this slightly off topic thread....
 Whilst at the Historic Motorsport Show this weekend, I picked up a copy of the 2001 Le Mans Yearbook, and there was a large tribute in it to Bob Wollek, detailing his history and achievements at Le Mans. However, the opening line of the article has me stumped to its meaning. Obviously it is a direct translation from the original French to English: Quote:
Thanking You.
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28 Feb 2005, 12:45 (Ref:1238014)
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Atmosphère Florentine = end of an era, at my knowing...
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28 Feb 2005, 13:03 (Ref:1238027)
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Reminds me of the time when a French MEP invoked the proverbial intelligence of the people from the north of his country to solve a problem.
He said it needed "la sagesse des Normands." The simul translation said "what we need to solve this problem is Norman Wisdom." |
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28 Feb 2005, 13:09 (Ref:1238030)
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sort of linked its the BBC Football commentator when doing an article on Raith Rovers (about 15 yrs ago).
The team was doing well and he said "they'll be dancing on the streets of Raith". There is no such place Do I get a prize? |
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28 Feb 2005, 16:54 (Ref:1238179)
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I would think it was a reference to the political atmosphere of the team, as Florence was a hotbed of intrigue and much backstabbing during its 'golden' age.
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28 Feb 2005, 20:07 (Ref:1238326)
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amazing how we learn so many things on this board ...
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1 Mar 2005, 05:13 (Ref:1238655)
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Fab, I didn't know about this expression !
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1 Mar 2005, 08:08 (Ref:1238714)
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