tous azimuts

English translation: indiscriminate/unbridled/no holds barred/unrestricted

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French term or phrase:tous azimuts
English translation:indiscriminate/unbridled/no holds barred/unrestricted
Entered by: B D Finch

08:13 May 30, 2008
French to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Government / Politics
French term or phrase: tous azimuts
The phrase is part of a summary from a seminar on defense strategy

"Si l’atlantisme tous azimuts de l’Estonie, de la Lettonie....."
Serena Warlu (X)
Local time: 10:11
indiscriminate/unbridled/no holds barred/unrestricted
Explanation:
I think a literal translation doesn't work here. You have given very little context, but it seems to be about the indiscriminately pro-US policies of the states in question. In which case, I can't think of a suitable expression in English that keeps the idea of "azimuts".
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B D Finch
France
Local time: 10:11
Grading comment
Thanks.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3indiscriminate/unbridled/no holds barred/unrestricted
B D Finch
4all directions (note)
Etienne Muylle Wallace
4to all the rhumbs of the rose
Pierre POUSSIN
4staunch
Andy Bliss
3All-round OR all encompassing (all embracing)
Gad Kohenov


Discussion entries: 2





  

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All-round OR all encompassing (all embracing)


Explanation:
My suggestion.

Gad Kohenov
Israel
Local time: 12:11
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Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench, Native in HebrewHebrew
PRO pts in category: 11

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  David Goward: Not bad suggestions but I think "all-out" would be better.
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all directions (note)


Explanation:
Dans le Larousse (Encycl) vous trouverez également: théorie stratégique visant à assurer la défense d'un pays contre toute agression, quel que soit son point de départ.
Depending on the more extensive context.....

Etienne Muylle Wallace
Spain
Local time: 10:11
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Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 8
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to all the rhumbs of the rose


Explanation:
Terme de marine "poétique"...

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Note added at 14 mins (2008-05-30 08:28:23 GMT)
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http://www.thefreedictionary.com/rhumbs

Pierre POUSSIN
France
Local time: 10:11
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  B D Finch: Thanks for sharing this lovely expression. Unfortunately, it means almost the precise opposite of "tous azimuts".
5 mins
  -> Please explain why? Since I know what an azimut is...

neutral  Martin Cassell: "rhumb"/"rhumb line" correspond plutôt à une «loxodromie»
1 hr
  -> In ne s'agit pas de la même expression!
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27 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
indiscriminate/unbridled/no holds barred/unrestricted


Explanation:
I think a literal translation doesn't work here. You have given very little context, but it seems to be about the indiscriminately pro-US policies of the states in question. In which case, I can't think of a suitable expression in English that keeps the idea of "azimuts".

B D Finch
France
Local time: 10:11
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 123
Grading comment
Thanks.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Yes, "indescriminately pro-US policies" is the gist of it. I am not sure how frank/rude the phrase should sound in English as it is rather official document. Unrestricted appears to have the best balance so far


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Emma Paulay: In a different register it could be 'willy-nilly', but I don't think it fits here ;-)
13 mins
  -> Thanks Emma

agree  David Goward: with "indiscriminate" or "unrestricted". "All-out" is another alternative.
21 mins
  -> Thanks DG

agree  Bruon: Right, the use of "tous azimuts" is improper here. Maybe "dyed in the wool" could also match here.
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staunch


Explanation:
This word is frequent in political contexts, a 'staunch supporter' being somebody who remains firmly loyal, through thick and thin.

'Staunch atlanticist / atlanticism' gets a fair few google hits:


    Reference: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2007/oct/04/horizons-of-...
Andy Bliss
Local time: 10:11
Native speaker of: English
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