What is the English translation for “histoire d’en profiter au maximum tant que ça dure.”
Merci
What is the English translation for “histoire d’en profiter au maximum tant que ça dure.”
Merci
Hi Margot,
I am assuming that the problem is the expression 'histoire de' which is idiomatic.
It just means 'just to' in English but I agree that it is very odd although frequently used in French.
I would translate the whole sentence by something like -
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Bonne Continuation !
Hi Margot,
Something like, "To make the most of it (story/situation) while it lasts"
Hope this helps.
Jim
The meaning is given in Larousse's dictionary under 'Expressions':
Familier. Histoire de, à seule fin de : Il sortit dans la rue, histoire de prendre l'air.Don't have an account yet? Join today
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