affirmer sa différence

English translation: is more discerning

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French term or phrase:	affirmer sa différence
English translation:	is more discerning
Entered by:	Catherine Gilsenan

15:24 Feb 2, 2009

French to English translations [Non-PRO]
Marketing - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion

French term or phrase: affirmer sa différence

Le consommateur de 2009 affirme sa différence
This is a heading in some publicity material and it goes on to describe how consumers are looking for the best prices and the best quality. In short are becoming better informed and more demanding.

I'd be grateful for any suggestions!

ciliega

is more discerning

Explanation:
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Catherine Gilsenan
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:25

Grading comment

Thanks very much!
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Summary of answers provided

5 +3

is more discerning

Catherine Gilsenan

(to look to) stand out of the crowd

eggsacion (X)

to stand out

bowse123 (X)

Consumers making new shopping habits clear in 2009

MatthewLaSon

[Today's consumers] assert their discrimination

Helen Shiner

are proud to make a difference

Anne Farina

(Today's consumer) is more aware

carolynf

Consumers show a different side in 2009

MatthewLaSon

Answers

3 mins confidence:

[Today's consumers] assert their discrimination

Explanation:
Might be one way of saying it.

Helen Shiner
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:25
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 6

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thanks for your suggestion!

30 mins confidence:

are proud to make a difference

Explanation:
just an idea

Anne Farina
France
Local time: 12:25
Works in field
Native speaker of:

French,

English
PRO pts in category: 4

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thanks!

36 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +3

is more discerning

Explanation:
-

Catherine Gilsenan
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:25
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 12

Grading comment

Thanks very much!

53 mins confidence:

(Today's consumer) is more aware

Explanation:
Given the context and your notes, maybe this would fit the bill...

carolynf
France
Local time: 12:25
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thanks!

1 hr confidence:

(to look to) stand out of the crowd

Explanation:
for me someone who wants to affirmer their différence is someone who doesn't want to look like anybody else or do things like anybody else and in this case is prepared to put their money where their mouth is - to pay more for quality stuff instead of being run-of-the-mill. My suggestion is "In 2009, consumers are looking to stand out of the crowd"

eggsacion (X)
France
Local time: 12:25
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thanks.

1 hr confidence:

to stand out

Explanation:
..

bowse123 (X)
Local time: 06:25
Native speaker of:

French,

English

Notes to answerer

Asker: thanks

15 hrs confidence:

Consumers making new shopping habits clear in 2009

Explanation:
Hello,

The idea is that the consumers have changed their shopping habits over the past year and in will continue to do for 2009. The demand for bargains and low prices is being heard loud and clear for retailers.

I think that "Consumers making new shopping habits clear in 2009" captures that.

One should pluralize "consommateur" in English.

I hope this helps.

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Note added at 15 hrs (2009-02-03 06:44:07 GMT)
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affirme = to affirm his difference (making new shopping habits clear to retailers)

MatthewLaSon
Local time: 06:25
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 5

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thanks for your suggestion and comments.

577 days confidence:

Consumers show a different side in 2009

Explanation:
Hello,

The idea is that the consumers have changed their shopping habits over the past year and in will continue to do for 2009. The demand for bargains and low prices is being heard loud and clear for retailers.

I think that "Consumers making new shopping habits clear in 2009" captures that.

affirme sa différence = affirms his difference = comes out with a different side

One should pluralize "consommateur" in English.

I hope this helps.

MatthewLaSon
Local time: 06:25
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 5

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