Tag Archives: translation

Beautiful or untranslate-able words

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Susan

Our friend, Stéphanie, thought of our blog when she saw this article on French words that resonate with learners. I see why! Her favorite is ‘ronronner,’ which is very onomatopoetic. You can just hear the cat purring. Still, I would … Continue reading →

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Recommended French for recent English words

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Susan

New English words like ‘to podcast’ and ‘gender studies’ are causing problems in French. They were coined in English to correspond to American trends that took off around the world. If you led a country and your citizens used those … Continue reading →

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“Hein?”

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Susan

Bernard Bichakjian writes: In a world of infelicitous events and disingenuous newsmakers, it is soothing for the soul and stimulating for the mind to click on the New York Times Op-Ed tab and thence, on Wednesdays and Sundays, on Maureen … Continue reading →

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Un forum pour la traduction

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Susan

Pour les questions concernant la traduction, regardez ce forum. http://forum.wordreference.com/forumdisplay.php?f=3

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How would YOU translate ‘Casse-toi’?

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Susan

President Sarkozy is known for his temper. (Americans saw it first hand on 60 Minutes!) A recent explosion appeared the other day on the French news and is still on YouTube for all to see and hear. It’s not the … Continue reading →

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