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Direct linkWilss, Wolfram – Meta, 1979
Discusses the noun-plus-adjective construction in contemporary German and problems in translating this pattern into English. (AM)
Descriptors: Adjectives, English, German, Grammar
Landsberg, Marge E. – Meta, 1976
Discusses problems in contemporary translation theory, particularly in terms of the number of semantic distinctions a given language may draw. (CLK)
Descriptors: Language Patterns, Language Research, Language Styles, Linguistic Theory
Dubuc, Robert – Meta, 1975
This article discusses the equivalency in meaning of synonyms in one language, and the problems encountered in attempting to translate synonyms. (Text is in French.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, Descriptive Linguistics, English, French
Choul, Jean-Claude – Meta, 1980
Several exercises are presented that are intended to challenge and "limber up" the translator's manipulation of words, meanings, and connotations. The exercises point up the complexity of the translating task and encourage the translator to make the most of this fact. The focus is on French and English. (MSE)
Descriptors: Difficulty Level, English, French, Imagination
Spilka, Irene V. – Meta, 1975
This article discusses the gender system in the French language, specifically as a function of sex discrimination in employment advertising. (Text is in French.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Employment Qualifications, French, Language Ability, Language Patterns
