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French to English translations [PRO] Sports / Fitness / Recreation / Soccer
French term or phrase:capo
Hi,
Does anybody know if there is an equivalent term in UK English?
Le capo est la personne qui dirige la tribune à l’aide d’un mégaphone ou sono, c’est également cette personne qui lance les chants, les mouvements à faire tel levé des mains, grecque, tendu d’écharpe etc lors d'un match de foot
Thanks Frensp. Although I also liked fan leader, I will stick with soccer supporter jargon. Thanks to all for provided suggestions. It is much appreciated. 4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer
http://soccerblogs.net/blog/post/288768/the_capo
Often heard in old movies about the "Italian mob"
"That man (I’ve yet to hear of a female capo worldwide) is typically known in ultras circles as the capo, which is (roughly speaking) Italian for “leader”."
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cheerleader
Explanation: 'capo' is the Italian term for a cheerleader. Not clear why it's being used here in a French text though. However, seems to be right, given the context.
Explanation: How to Become the Head Cheerleader. Every cheerleading squad has a head cheerleader, someone the other girls can look to as a leader. www.ehow.com › ... › Team Spirit › Cheerleading -
Drmanu49 Local time: 21:08 Meets criteria Works in field Native speaker of: English, French PRO pts in category: 54
Explanation: I would avoid anything to do with the word cheerleader, since this conjures up images of young girls shaking their pompoms. This is most definitely not the case here.
Chris Hall United Kingdom Local time: 20:08 Meets criteria Specializes in field Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 20
Explanation: Hey, there's been a change! I posted a Reference earlier, but I can still post an Answer!
With many enthusiastic fans getting a bad rap these days, it was unique to find out about the good behavior of the home fans in the stands.
"Overall, the home crowd was very well behaved," Phelps said. "There was a FAN LEADER, named Barbara Johnson, whose voice could be heard CALLING ATTENTION TO ONE AND ALL SHOULD THEIR BEHAVIOR BE OUT OF LINE." http://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/karnes/newspapers/2008/jun2...
The co-hosts have two of the lowest crime rates in the world, so there is no need to worry about hooliganism, pickpockets or verbal abuse (at least from the domestic fans). Instead, it is important to concentrate on the instructions of your FAN LEADER about how and when to sing. http://www.fsf.org.uk/uploaded/publications/pdfs/freelions_1...
One student dons a crimson-and-gold cape as he leads the team out of the locker room with the Chaminade flag, waving it wildly to the delight of his classmates. Other FANS COORDINATE THE SYNCHRONIZED CHEERING of the student section. Colin Hickey ’05 was a FAN LEADER during his time at Chaminade, often coming to games dressed as a Long Island Railroad conductor to DIRECT THE “TRAIN” THAT WAS THE CHAMINADE CROWD.
“It was so much fun to be on the court and lead all the cheers,” said Colin. “It’s all about keeping the tradition alive, and even adding to it.” Colin’s older brother, Dan ’02, led the cheers when he was a student at CHS, too. http://www.chaminade-hs.org/ourpages/auto/2007/4/17/11768564...
xxxBourth Local time: 21:08 Meets criteria Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 114
Explanation: I am entering it as an answer as suggested by Mr Goward.
See posted reference and link.
Frensp Local time: 15:08 Does not meet criteria Native speaker of: French PRO pts in category: 4
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Thanks Frensp. Although I also liked fan leader, I will stick with soccer supporter jargon. Thanks to all for provided suggestions. It is much appreciated.
Reference information: "What motivates a supporter to spend every game with his back turned to the action on the pitch? To spend the game imploring other supporters to sing, chant, jump in unison? To be the man on the stand, above the fray, to be recognised by all in his end of the stadium? That man (I’ve yet to hear of a female capo worldwide) is typically known in ultras circles as the capo, which is (roughly speaking) Italian for “leader”. "
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