Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
faits de société
English translation:
social developments / trends
Added to glossary by
janisct
Jul 30, 2009 15:30
15 yrs ago
11 viewers *
French term
faits de société
French to English
Social Sciences
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
description of artist's work
Il s’inspire de la nature mais aussi des faits de société pour concevoir ses peintures narratives.
Proposed translations
(English)
Change log
Jul 30, 2009 19:42: Stéphanie Soudais (X) changed "Field" from "Art/Literary" to "Social Sciences" , "Field (specific)" from "Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting" to "Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc."
Proposed translations
+3
4 mins
Selected
social developments / trends
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 6 mins (2009-07-30 15:37:50 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
As in 'his art reflected the social trends of the day' ...
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Anne-Marie Grant (X)
: 'social trends' would be my interpretation or 'social truths' as suggested by Helen Shiner
5 hrs
|
Thank you!
|
|
agree |
berg
: social trend id good
19 hrs
|
Thanks!
|
|
agree |
Nektaria Notaridou
13 days
|
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I feel that social trends is the best option here"
5 mins
social events
..
Peer comment(s):
neutral |
Anne-Marie Grant (X)
: this could be taken to mean parties/gatherings etc
5 hrs
|
6 mins
social affairs
maybe
Peer comment(s):
neutral |
ormiston
: this could be equated with a government department (!)
5 hrs
|
Yes, maybe.
|
+1
10 mins
news stories
general news stories
- I'm not sure about the link's translation of "real-life triumphs"
Time est un magazine d 'information hebdomadaire américain.
Time Magazine : World's No 1 Newsmagazine Keep up-to-date with the top news stories from around the globe with the world's leading newsmagazine. Meet the world's most influential people, witness the world's greatest events first-hand, and develop a global perspective. Covering politics, business, technology, the environment, health, sports, the arts and more, TIME gives you full coverage on all the issues that affect you. Enjoy concise commentary with a fresh, unbiased point of view, brought to life through award-winning photography. When the news fascinates you. When it moves you. When it gets you angry. When it fills you with hope. You can read about it in greater detail in TIME. Here, in one weekly magazine are the stories, the people, the real-life triumphs and tragedies that make this world such a dynamic place to live in. Know Why Savoir pourquoi".
Le meilleur de l'actualité internationale, politique, économique et culturelle dans un anglais clair et précis. Vous pourrez retrouver les évènements, les personnages, les faits de société qui font de notre monde un endroit si extraordinaire à vivre. TIME est un magazine de niche, fait sur mesure pour ceux qui ont un esprit d?ouverture, souhaitent satisfaire leur curiosité, connaître l?histoire derrière les nouvelles, remettre en questions leur opinions. Profitez dès aujourd'hui de nos offres d'abonnement presse et bénéficiez de toutes les archives du magazine sur son site. Abonnez vous à TIME et vous recevez tous nos numéros spéciaux (La personnalité de l?année, les Héros Européens?)""
http://www.priceminister.com/offer/buy/68613535/Time-Abonnem...
- I'm not sure about the link's translation of "real-life triumphs"
Time est un magazine d 'information hebdomadaire américain.
Time Magazine : World's No 1 Newsmagazine Keep up-to-date with the top news stories from around the globe with the world's leading newsmagazine. Meet the world's most influential people, witness the world's greatest events first-hand, and develop a global perspective. Covering politics, business, technology, the environment, health, sports, the arts and more, TIME gives you full coverage on all the issues that affect you. Enjoy concise commentary with a fresh, unbiased point of view, brought to life through award-winning photography. When the news fascinates you. When it moves you. When it gets you angry. When it fills you with hope. You can read about it in greater detail in TIME. Here, in one weekly magazine are the stories, the people, the real-life triumphs and tragedies that make this world such a dynamic place to live in. Know Why Savoir pourquoi".
Le meilleur de l'actualité internationale, politique, économique et culturelle dans un anglais clair et précis. Vous pourrez retrouver les évènements, les personnages, les faits de société qui font de notre monde un endroit si extraordinaire à vivre. TIME est un magazine de niche, fait sur mesure pour ceux qui ont un esprit d?ouverture, souhaitent satisfaire leur curiosité, connaître l?histoire derrière les nouvelles, remettre en questions leur opinions. Profitez dès aujourd'hui de nos offres d'abonnement presse et bénéficiez de toutes les archives du magazine sur son site. Abonnez vous à TIME et vous recevez tous nos numéros spéciaux (La personnalité de l?année, les Héros Européens?)""
http://www.priceminister.com/offer/buy/68613535/Time-Abonnem...
Peer comment(s):
agree |
eggsacion (X)
: sounds closest to me - to me "faits de société" means not the political stuff but the murders, robberies and also trivia that we all like to read about so much!
16 hrs
|
Thanks eggsacion - I did wonder about what the difference is between 'fait divers' and "faits de société" but I concluded these were the stories that we are all generally interested in.
|
+3
32 mins
current affairs
faits de société : notre dossier thématique
http://actualite.nouvelobs.com/dossier-faits-de-societe.html
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 44 mins (2009-07-30 16:15:19 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
Main Entry: current affairs
Part of Speech: n pl
Definition: the cultural, political, and social events of importance and interest at the present time; also called current events
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/current affairs
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 49 mins (2009-07-30 16:19:51 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
Dance performance inspired by current events
http://media.www.middleburycampus.com/media/storage/paper446...
http://actualite.nouvelobs.com/dossier-faits-de-societe.html
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 44 mins (2009-07-30 16:15:19 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
Main Entry: current affairs
Part of Speech: n pl
Definition: the cultural, political, and social events of importance and interest at the present time; also called current events
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/current affairs
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 49 mins (2009-07-30 16:19:51 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
Dance performance inspired by current events
http://media.www.middleburycampus.com/media/storage/paper446...
Note from asker:
you know how it is when you just know there's the right word but you can't quite put your finger on it? Well, you've found it here!! |
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Helen Shiner
: or possibly 'social truths' if that fits with the context.
11 mins
|
Thanks Helen, although I'm not sure for social truths!
|
|
agree |
Linda Sansome (X)
: Current affairs seems nearest to me - or current events?
11 mins
|
Thanks Linda. Current events sounds good too. Current affairs sounds a little formal, although it is what is says
|
|
agree |
George C.
1 hr
|
Thanks
|
|
neutral |
MatthewLaSon
: Hi Julie. "Faits de société" are not necessarily current. I see your point, but I am not convinced that is the meaning here. Have a great evening.
4 hrs
|
Hi there Matt. Are you sure? from the examples I saw on google it did seem that way to me. I had also considered that he was talking about "real life", then thought that they would have phrased it differently if it was the case\\thanks - you too
|
5 hrs
(elements of) Society
( May sound a little lame but I think his work draws on the natural world and elements of 'Society' (with a capital, i.e. in its broadest sense).
giving "drawing his inspiration from both Nature and Society"
giving "drawing his inspiration from both Nature and Society"
+2
14 mins
real life (drawn from real life)
Hello,
faits de société = real life events (it's more general than faits divers, which are brief news stories)
I hope this helps.
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 2 hrs (2009-07-30 17:33:26 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
There is nothing "current" (actuels) about these "faits de société." So, they aren't necessarily "current events."
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 6 hrs (2009-07-30 21:33:09 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
drawn from society/real life?
faits de société = real life events (it's more general than faits divers, which are brief news stories)
I hope this helps.
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 2 hrs (2009-07-30 17:33:26 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
There is nothing "current" (actuels) about these "faits de société." So, they aren't necessarily "current events."
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 6 hrs (2009-07-30 21:33:09 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
drawn from society/real life?
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Lori Cirefice
: this is the right idea
1 hr
|
Thank you, Lori!
|
|
agree |
John Peterson
: I think it is something along these lines as well; broad enough to cover personal and current affairas. "Human events" might work, though it sounds a bit like a first year college course.
16 hrs
|
Thank you, John! This term is quite abstract in French and covers quite a bit of territory. I don't know you could translate this more literally without sacrificing precision and naturalness.
|
6 hrs
sociaL events
the events of every day life that occur in society
Discussion