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French to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc. | | French term or phrase: célibat géographique | This term occurs as a reference to individuals, who because of displacement for employment reason, are "geographically single", and therefore of more vulnerable to HIV.
It also appears to be a general term. Is there an equivalent expression in English? |
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5 mins confidence:   peer agreement (net): +1
3 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1 geographical celibacy
Explanation:
A literal translation is used quite often:
The Guild Review: Geographical Celibacy - [ Traducir esta página ]
The result is a sort of geographical celibacy, a renunciation of many of the joys of place, of a home, in order to serve in a different way. ...
guildreview.blogspot.com/.../geographical-celibacy.html - En caché - Similares[PDF] LES PUBLICATIONS DU C2SD - [ Traducir esta página ]
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example the work-life balance, the constraints linked to duty, the so-called 'geographical celibacy' or the work of spouses. ...
www.c2sd.sga.defense.gouv.fr/.../c2sd_synth78_Wenden_anglai... - Similares[PDF] REPUBLIC OF RWANDA - [ Traducir esta página ]
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several partners; geographical celibacy especially in the case of truck drivers who are involved in international transport. Due to their working conditions ...
projects.publicintegrity.org/docs/aids/rwanda_frameworkAIDS.pdf - SimilaresDiscussions - [ Traducir esta página ]
In reply to Rilla Norslund's very valuable contribution with regard to the adverse effects of geographical celibacy among extension staff, I believe the ...
archive.dgroups.org/?0k7m1s41 - En caché - Similares
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Note added at 21 hrs (2009-10-08 12:04:22 GMT)
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Re all the 'neutrals' below:
There is no fundamental difference between the French concept of célibat and the English concept of celibacy. Both refer to being morally/ethically obliged to refrain from intercourse - regardless of whether the obligaction derives from religious vows or marriage vows.
The choice of célibat in French is intended to convey the moral/ethical dilema that faces (or at least should face) people (not just men, of course...) who are geograhically separated from their spouse and who may be tempted despite that obligation not only to have sex but also to have it in unsafe circumstances which they would not encounter in the domestic environment.
IMHO this is an important nuance in the choice of wording in the source text which is not adequately expressed by 'single' in English.
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Asker: Maybe your cited sources are mistranslations? In any case, thanks for your help.
Asker: I've seen it translated this way, but 'celibate' in English just doesn't work for me. But thanks.
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