English to French Art/Literary Idioms / Maxims / Sayings

- What was his job here, exactly?
- Good question.
- He was a sort of jack-of-all-trades for my father. Did whatever he needed from week to week. My father liked having someone on hand with no ties or friendships within the company.
- That's a tough assignment.
- Yes.
- But he only joined the company when we were married. He was learning the ropes.
- Your father didn't want Harry to have a soft ride just because he was your husband.
- You could put it like that.
- What was his previous employment?
- He was a musician.

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