I’ve always assumed that this use of “lemon” was unique to English, so am intrigued to hear that the German equivalent is used in the same way.
My very limited experience with the French automobile Citroën has been quite positive, but oddly enough, the Dutch word for “lemon” is citroen. Apparently the car was named for its originator, André Citroën, but I have no idea where his name came from.
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September 30th, 2010 at 12:41 am
I owned a 1960 Citroen ID-19 many years ago. Wonderful car. Front-wheel drive, air-oil suspension, and the most comfortable seats I’ve ever experienced.
Topi:
July 6th, 2011 at 3:24 am
Did it use Kangaroo branded gasoline?
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Carol the Dabbler:
September 28th, 2010 at 8:44 am
I’ve always assumed that this use of “lemon” was unique to English, so am intrigued to hear that the German equivalent is used in the same way.
My very limited experience with the French automobile Citroën has been quite positive, but oddly enough, the Dutch word for “lemon” is citroen. Apparently the car was named for its originator, André Citroën, but I have no idea where his name came from.
admin:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:41 am
I owned a 1960 Citroen ID-19 many years ago. Wonderful car. Front-wheel drive, air-oil suspension, and the most comfortable seats I’ve ever experienced.
Topi:
July 6th, 2011 at 3:24 am
Did it use Kangaroo branded gasoline?