How do you use foreign and English phrases together?

Question

Writing in English, if I use a foreign phrase and wish to translate it, what's the standard way to go about it?

In my example below I use a comma:

"Ces't vrai, it's true!" he enthused.

Is this correct handling? Or is a period or semi colon, or some other punctuation required?

Matthew Smith · Answer

I would take the translation out of the quotes.

"C'est vrai!", it's true he enthused.

But I agree with @Michael Harvey, just leave the translation out of it. They can google it..

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