Mar 5, 2002 15:46
22 yrs ago
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French term
le pouvoir
Non-PRO
French to English
Other
l'homophobie est une manifestation du pouvoir qui consiste a designer l'autre comme contraire, inferieur ou anormal
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 | power |
Nikki Scott-Despaigne
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| 4 +10 | power |
mckinnc
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| 5 | Power |
RHELLER
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| 4 +1 | capacity |
Steven Geller
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| 4 | is about power by designating a person as inferior, abnormal, or unlike others. |
Olivier Roland
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Proposed translations
1 hr
Nikki Scott-Despaigne
Native in English
Psychologist, Court-certified legal
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English
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power
Plus an additional note that "manifestation" can be accurately translated as "manifestation" rather than "show", thus "manifestation of power". Here's why, in my view :
Main Entry: man·i·fes·ta·tion
Pronunciation: "ma-n&-f&-'stA-sh&n, -"fe-'stA-
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
1 a : the act, process, or an instance of manifesting b : something that manifests or is manifest c : one of the forms in which an individual is manifested d : an occult phenomenon; specifically : MATERIALIZATION
2 : a public demonstration of power and purpose
Source : www.m-w.com
Main Entry: man·i·fes·ta·tion
Pronunciation: "ma-n&-f&-'stA-sh&n, -"fe-'stA-
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
1 a : the act, process, or an instance of manifesting b : something that manifests or is manifest c : one of the forms in which an individual is manifested d : an occult phenomenon; specifically : MATERIALIZATION
2 : a public demonstration of power and purpose
Source : www.m-w.com
Reference:
3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "However I put it this sentence sounds odd, but thanks anyway!"
+10
2 mins
power
Have I not seen this before?
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Carolin Dierksmeier
: yes, why not have a look at the glossaries, Jenny12?s
2 mins
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| agree |
Erika Pavelka (X)
: Could be homework help...
4 mins
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| agree |
Attila Piróth
: It has been asked recently
12 mins
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| agree |
Parrot
: it was answered "show of power" or something like that.
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| agree |
GILLES MEUNIER
: yes
19 mins
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| agree |
Pierre POUSSIN
: Definitely, and we received a free lesson at Psychology!
27 mins
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| agree |
Nikki Scott-Despaigne
: Bath University ?
1 hr
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| agree |
Alisu S-G
1 hr
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| agree |
FionaBrind
5 hrs
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| agree |
Rado Varbanov
18 hrs
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20 mins
Power
Power
Homophobia is a manifestation of power which consists in designating the other as contrary, inferior or abnormal.
Homophobia is a manifestation of power which consists in designating the other as contrary, inferior or abnormal.
+1
21 mins
Steven Geller
Works in: French to English, English to French, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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1246
capacity
Harrap's gives : power, authority, capacity for pouvoir. In my view, capacity fits best here.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
zaphod
27 mins
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| neutral |
Nikki Scott-Despaigne
: All three do of course translate "pouvoir", but this is not to do with (a perception of) power rather than physical or mental ability.
49 mins
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4 hrs
is about power by designating a person as inferior, abnormal, or unlike others.
is about/expresses power
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