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au devant de la scène

English translation: back in the spotlight


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French term or phrase:au devant de la scène
English translation:back in the spotlight
Entered by: NancyLynn
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02:28 Jul 18, 2006
French to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Advertising / Public Relations
French term or phrase: au devant de la scène
Revenu en 2006 au devant de la scène, il donne à notre communication une cohérence et un impact de reconnaissance au niveau européen.

This is referring to a logo of a famous brand. I'm not sure that they mean by "au devant de la scène".
Laura Miller
Local time: 17:25
back on the scene
Explanation:
... is back again in 2006.

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Note added at 47 mins (2006-07-18 03:16:17 GMT)
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Musique > Beastie Boys > To the 5 boroughs > Hip-hop - [ Translate this page ]... The Beastie Boys are « back on the scene for the people’s delight ». ... la nostalgie de leurs 20 ans qui les a poussés à revenir au devant de la scène? ...
www.infratunes.com/chronique-album_21256_Beastie Boys_To th... - 35k - Cached - Similar pages


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Note added at 50 mins (2006-07-18 03:18:41 GMT)
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Back in the picture is another way of saying the same thing..
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Uma Hariharan
Local time: 02:55
Grading comment
Thanks, this was perfect!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +5back in the spotlight
NancyLynn
3back on the scene
Uma Hariharan
3in the public eyeSusana Galilea


Discussion entries: 1





  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
in the public eye


Explanation:
back in the public eye

Susana Galilea
United States
Local time: 16:25
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
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44 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
back on the scene


Explanation:
... is back again in 2006.

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Note added at 47 mins (2006-07-18 03:16:17 GMT)
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Musique > Beastie Boys > To the 5 boroughs > Hip-hop - [ Translate this page ]... The Beastie Boys are « back on the scene for the people’s delight ». ... la nostalgie de leurs 20 ans qui les a poussés à revenir au devant de la scène? ...
www.infratunes.com/chronique-album_21256_Beastie Boys_To th... - 35k - Cached - Similar pages


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Note added at 50 mins (2006-07-18 03:18:41 GMT)
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Back in the picture is another way of saying the same thing..


Uma Hariharan
Local time: 02:55
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks, this was perfect!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Tony M: It usually means more than just 'on the scene', more like 'coming centre-stage'
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52 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
back in the spotlight


Explanation:
the other answers are good too


Maybe even "Making a (stellar, etc.) comeback in 2006, ..."

NancyLynn
Canada
Local time: 17:25
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  sporran
11 mins

agree  suezen
1 hr

agree  Assimina Vavoula
2 hrs

agree  Tony M: Yes, I see it has having always stayed 'on the scene', but now really coming to the fore or 'centre stage'
2 hrs

agree  Kim Hooper
3 hrs
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