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10:28 Apr 28, 2010
French to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Journalism / Press release
French term or phrase: échanges croisés
Title in an art exhibition press kit:

Echanges croisés entre Jean T et François N, co-commissaires de l'exposition.

This is followed by a question which each co-curator answers separately.
omni trad
Local time: 20:32
English translation:titles
Explanation:
I would personally (depending on what the question asked is and the overall format of the press kit) dispense of the phrase and substitute it with something else. If it is their opinion for example on the theme of the exhibition, then perhaps "over to..." (for their opinion) or "in my view..." or perhaps even "a word from the curators". "Exchanges" or things similar to it might be a little stiff, or maybe that's just my opinion... It would depend on what function this particular part has.
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Aisha Maniar
Local time: 19:32
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Many thanks Aisha!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2titles
Aisha Maniar
4Cross exchangesMichel F. Morin
4interchange
kashew
4conversation
Gilla Evans
3points of view
Emma Paulay
2cross-dialoguesMatthewLaSon


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conversation


Explanation:
Conversation or discussion is frequently used in this context.

For instance:
A conversation between artist Ghada Amer and curator Sam Bardaouil
http://www.arteeast.org/pages/across_history/292/


Gilla Evans
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titles


Explanation:
I would personally (depending on what the question asked is and the overall format of the press kit) dispense of the phrase and substitute it with something else. If it is their opinion for example on the theme of the exhibition, then perhaps "over to..." (for their opinion) or "in my view..." or perhaps even "a word from the curators". "Exchanges" or things similar to it might be a little stiff, or maybe that's just my opinion... It would depend on what function this particular part has.

Aisha Maniar
Local time: 19:32
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Many thanks Aisha!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Philippa: I like your suggestions, with maybe a preference for 'a word from..."
14 mins
  -> thank you
agree  B D Finch: Yes, a direct translation of a title frequently sounds stilted. (I assume you meant "... dispense with the phrase ...". )
59 mins
  -> thank you, yes, that is what I meant :-)
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interchange


Explanation:
of views etc.

Example sentence(s):
  • an interchange of ideas or information among a group of people, ... What made the meeting exciting was the interchange of ideas from ...
kashew
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points of view


Explanation:
Points of view from J and F...

Emma Paulay
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Cross exchanges


Explanation:
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Michel F. Morin
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cross-dialogues


Explanation:
Hello,

That's how I read "échanges croisés". You often see it, though, it international politics. But it could be used in any context, I suppose.

I hope this helps.

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Note added at 6 days (2010-05-04 21:34:08 GMT) Post-grading
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I meant "cross-dialogue between" (not in "dialogueS")

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