Thank you! Very helpful notes.

Thank you. I never understood why French speakers say "J'ai pris" instead of "J'ai eu" -- now I get it. Very helpful! I do have a question regarding the use of "es" vs "était" in this instance: if the fact that the fish was marvelous is over and done with, why does one use the imparfait? I appreciate your speedy help.

Would the word "repue" be used in everyday French? In English, if we said we were "sated" it would sound a bit over the top, or exaggerated. Thanks.

1) Because you rather insist on a description, a state of being here. If a neighborhood's kid helps you with whatever task and you tell his mother, you may say "il A ÉTÉ merveilleux/adorable", emphasizing the consequences of what he's done.

3) Honestly in spoken French, the most natural alternative wouldn't include an adjective. "J'(en) peux plus" or "je vais exploser" (a bit more colloquial) come to mind. "Rassasié" is more common than "repu" also (didn't think about it the first time)

However, as a general rule, keep in mind registers in English and French never match exactly. Ex "I'm disappointed" is a perfectly neutral English phrase, but "je suis désappointé" sounds like you're a XVIIIth century writer. And still, both words are cognates, of course.

Merci Monsieur Elephant! Super helpful.