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10:44 Nov 29, 2009
French to English translations [PRO] Marketing - Environment & Ecology
French term or phrase:engagement de référence
This is a PR blurb / industry ad by a global company. (I'm not being cynical.) It's outling its achievements to date, ISO certifications, partnerships, etc. The last line is "Un engagement de référence." I know what it's saying but I can't for the life of me think of a good short snappy punchy phrase in English to match. Any ideas?
You're absolutely right. That's the problem. The phrase just hangs in the air at the end of the blurb. I read them to be rolling several ideas into one -- 'We're setting the standard' + 'We are fully ISO-compliant & certified' + 'You [customer] are getting the best in the field' + etc
Confident, professional, standard buzzwords (innovation, partnership, etc).
The only phrase I can think of is "A benchmark commitment" but I don't like it.
Also, what is the register? What level of language is being used (in the original and/or in your translation)?
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Norm commitment
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Explanation: The wording in French is not that clear, it would be clearer with a context. "Un engagement qui fait référence" is probably what they mean ? Once again, the English wording may not be adequate. Your Disagrees are welcome. It's just a try.
bohy France Local time: 13:15 Native speaker of: French
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