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    Traduction (en. Translation)

    /tʁa.dyk.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Process of rendering a text from one language to another.
    The translation of the book took a lot of time.
    La traduction du livre a pris beaucoup de temps.
    Result of this process.
    The translation is very faithful to the original.
    La traduction est très fidèle à l'original.
    Science or art of working with languages.
    She decided to study translation.
    Elle a décidé de faire des études de traduction.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'traductio', derived from 'traducere' which means 'to lead across' or 'to transmit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    literal translation
    Rendering the text word-for-word without adaptation.
    traduction littérale
    free translation
    Adapting the text to capture the meaning rather than the form.
    traduction libre
    translation of a text
    Process of converting a written document from one language to another.
    traduction d'un texte

    Related Words

    to translate
    The verb meaning to transform a text from one language to another.
    traduire
    translator
    Person who performs translations.
    traducteur
    bilingual
    Person who speaks two languages.
    bilingue

    Slang Meanings

    Translations
    Translators need a good understanding of both languages.
    Les trads ont besoin d'une bonne compréhension des deux langues.
    False friends
    Beware of false friends during translation.
    Attention aux faux amis lors de la traduction.