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Religion / Islam | | French term or phrase: solder la religion | In an interview with a woman of Algerian parents who was born and brought up in France. She's talking about Muslims and Islam and explaining the difference (in her opinion) between moderate and non-moderate Muslims. I'm afraid I can't post more context here as her words may be a bit controversial. if you think you can help out, I would be willing to e-mail the entire paragraph to you:
"On **solde** la religion maintenant? Ou on est musulman, ou on ne l’est pas."
I have no idea what "solder" could mean in this sentence. Thanks for any hints you can give! |
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| | English translation:solder = sell off cheap | Explanation:
as in les soldes" (the sales)
what she means is - you want to offer discount religion now - no way, you're either Muslim or you' re not - in other words - you suggesting a watered down version of Islam now - sorry it's all or nothing
HTH
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you're suggesting
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in the end, the way you translate it will depend also on what was said before since this is clearly a response
you think one can be a part-time Muslim, a diluted version... but again the tone will depend on the rest |
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Local time: 08:57
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20 mins confidence:   peer agreement (net): +10 solder = sell off cheap
Explanation:
as in les soldes" (the sales)
what she means is - you want to offer discount religion now - no way, you're either Muslim or you' re not - in other words - you suggesting a watered down version of Islam now - sorry it's all or nothing
HTH
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Note added at 21 mins (2007-01-04 20:52:35 GMT)
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you're suggesting
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Note added at 23 mins (2007-01-04 20:54:37 GMT)
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in the end, the way you translate it will depend also on what was said before since this is clearly a response
you think one can be a part-time Muslim, a diluted version... but again the tone will depend on the rest
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Local time: 08:57
Native speaker of:  English
PRO pts in category: 8
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| | Grading comment | Thanks for a clear explanation and various alternatives |
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The translation workplace 
