Meaning of the last sentence

Frank C.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Meaning of the last sentence

What is meant by ..."qui a su conquérir les petits comme les grands" ?

This question relates to:French dictation exercise "Jules Verne and Nantes"

Dictation exercise B2

Asked 1 year ago

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CélineNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Frank,

It means "who has won over both young and old".

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Yes, that's the literal translation. But in English, the knowledge of how to do something doesn't mean he actually did it. In French, however, the act of doing it is implied.

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Sofia L.C1Kwiziq community member

why isn't it "who knew how to win over the young as well as old"

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Frank C. asked:

Meaning of the last sentence

What is meant by ..."qui a su conquérir les petits comme les grands" ?

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