What is the English translation for “histoire d’en profiter au maximum tant que ça dure.”
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La dernière phrase
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Margot G.Kwiziq community member
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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 -
Just to make the most of the situation while it lasts
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Jim J. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Hi Margot,
Something like, "To make the most of it (story/situation) while it lasts"
Hope this helps.
Jim
Tom A. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
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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