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English translation: [a catalyst] for reflecting upon


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French term or phrase:réflexion
English translation:[a catalyst] for reflecting upon
Entered by: liz askew
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14:15 Oct 18, 2011
French to English translations [Non-PRO]
Economics / rapport d'étude sur les divulgations sociétales
French term or phrase: réflexion
Hello,

"En Europe, les évènements de mai 1968 ont été les catalyseurs d’une réflexion sur le rôle des entreprises dans la société."

This comes under the hading:
Origine du reporting sociétal: la responsabilité sociétale de l'entreprise

In Europe, the events of May 1968 were the catalysts of a contemplation on the role of firms in society.

a though? a reflection?...
Please guide me :)
Thank you
loulou79
[a catalyst] for reflecting upon
Explanation:
http://www.google.com/search?q=catalysts to reflect on the r...

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OSS Watch - The community source development model
www.oss-watch.ac.uk/resources/communitysource.xml
Reflecting on open development; 5. .... Seen from this perspective, community source is an effective catalyst for reflecting upon the deeper nature of open source ...
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liz askew
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:36
Grading comment
Many thanks Liz
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3[a catalyst] for reflecting uponliz askew
4 +2in-depth analysis / analysis
Patricia Fierro, M. Sc.
4 +1reflection
defri
4serious thinking
Just Opera


  

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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
in-depth analysis / analysis


Explanation:

In Europe, the events of May 1968 were the catalysts of an in-depth analysis of the roles of ...
or an analysis

Patricia Fierro, M. Sc.
Ecuador
Local time: 02:36
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
Notes to answerer
Asker: thanks!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Bryan Crumpler
5 mins
  -> Thanks

agree  piazza d
3 hrs
  -> Thanks
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
reflection


Explanation:

:)

defri
Local time: 08:36
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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Asker: thanks!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  writeaway: faux ami :)
44 mins
  -> :):):)

agree  njweatherdon: I don't see any reason that this is wrong. In fact, it is precisely how I would have said it. It is a time for reflection ON/upon/of ...
3 hrs
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
[a catalyst] for reflecting upon


Explanation:
http://www.google.com/search?q=catalysts to reflect on the r...

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OSS Watch - The community source development model
www.oss-watch.ac.uk/resources/communitysource.xml
Reflecting on open development; 5. .... Seen from this perspective, community source is an effective catalyst for reflecting upon the deeper nature of open source ...

liz askew
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:36
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 7
Grading comment
Many thanks Liz
Notes to answerer
Asker: thanks!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Bryan Crumpler
3 mins

agree  Theodora OB
4 mins

agree  Sharon Polson
9 mins
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1 day7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
serious thinking


Explanation:
i.e.

In Europe, the events of May 1968 resulted in serious thinking taking place on the role of the enterprise in society.

réflexion =(Figuré) Action de l’esprit qui réfléchit, méditation sérieuse, considération attentive sur quelque chose.

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catalyseur = (Figuré) Élément qui provoque un évènement par sa seule présence ou par sa seule action.

Plural as it refers to the "events"

Just Opera
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Changes made by editors
Oct 27, 2011 - Changes made by liz askew:
Edited KOG entryloulou79's old entry - "réflexion " => "[a catalyst] for reflecting upon"


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