Nov 24, 2004 09:36
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en quête de
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This is in the title of a chapter of a book: the full chapter title is "La Turquie en quête de l'Europe". It is about Turkey's desire to join the EU.
I don't think translating it as "Turkey's quest for Europe" or "in quest of Europe" really works, or am I wrong on this? It would seem to work ok in English if it was "T's quest for European membership" or "for European identity".
Otherwise, would it be better to paraphrase it as something like "Turkey's road towards Europe" or "Turkey on the road to Europe"? I'm not that fond of these either - for a title it has to be a bit zappier than if it were just a sentence in a text, I feel.
Your instincts on this would be much appreciated.
I don't think translating it as "Turkey's quest for Europe" or "in quest of Europe" really works, or am I wrong on this? It would seem to work ok in English if it was "T's quest for European membership" or "for European identity".
Otherwise, would it be better to paraphrase it as something like "Turkey's road towards Europe" or "Turkey on the road to Europe"? I'm not that fond of these either - for a title it has to be a bit zappier than if it were just a sentence in a text, I feel.
Your instincts on this would be much appreciated.
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Charlie Bavington
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French term (edited):
en qu�te de
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Turkey's European/EU quest
Same words, different order. Don't think I'm adding much value here, but I know too well that sometimes one can't see the wood for the trees. Since you say the article refers specifically to EU membership, maybe you could put that in the title, 'cos "ee-you" is a bit snappier than "Europe"!
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Note added at 2 hrs 5 mins (2004-11-24 11:42:40 GMT)
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Following your note:
Turkey - seeking European acceptance.
S\'thing like that perhaps....
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Note added at 2 hrs 5 mins (2004-11-24 11:42:40 GMT)
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Following your note:
Turkey - seeking European acceptance.
S\'thing like that perhaps....
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks - I think the alternatives that get away from using the term "quest" are also attractive, but this way I can keep "quest" and continue to imply it's about its efforts to be European, not just to be part of the EU. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions!"
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Turkey's quest for European membership
Yeah, you can say it in English
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Note added at 2004-11-24 23:28:44 (GMT)
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I understand your quandry. COnsider \"Europeanization\" as a bastard verb instead, or go with Rita.
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Note added at 2004-11-24 23:28:44 (GMT)
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I understand your quandry. COnsider \"Europeanization\" as a bastard verb instead, or go with Rita.
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Ian Burley (X)
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Nikki Scott-Despaigne
: If this is indeed what the chapter is all about, then this is spot on. No qualms with this one !
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Turkey knocking at Europe's door
if you want to move away from the quest
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Conor McAuley
: Knock, knock, knockin' on Europe's door! Yes, they aspire to membership of the EU. "Quest" seems a bit mediaeval / Monty Python!
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French term (edited):
en qu�te de
Turkey's quest for membership of Europe
If you turn your "European membership" round in this way, you can retain the concept of "Europe" expressed in the French. I agree with you that, in this case, "Europe" emcompasses more than just the geographical entity.
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Note added at 1 hr 45 mins (2004-11-24 11:22:36 GMT)
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Sorry, after reading your note I see that I misunderstood what you said originally. What about something like \"Turkey reaching out to Europe\"?
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Note added at 1 hr 45 mins (2004-11-24 11:22:36 GMT)
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Sorry, after reading your note I see that I misunderstood what you said originally. What about something like \"Turkey reaching out to Europe\"?
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French term (edited):
en qu�te de
Turkey's goal: Europeisation? (Europeization)
I realize this word is a mouthful and not that common, but it could be title that "sticks out"
... However, Turkey recognizes the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name. ...are a good capital which should be used for the europeisation of the region ...
www.afsouth.nato.int/organization/ NHQSKOPJE/PRESS%20REVIEW/2003/December/Diem_02Dec03.htm
could more easily overcome their internal obstacles to “Europeization” similar to the ones, which essentially hamper the European integration of Turkey. ...
foreignpolicy.org.ua/eng/papers/index.shtml?id=75 - 41k
... However, Turkey recognizes the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name. ...are a good capital which should be used for the europeisation of the region ...
www.afsouth.nato.int/organization/ NHQSKOPJE/PRESS%20REVIEW/2003/December/Diem_02Dec03.htm
could more easily overcome their internal obstacles to “Europeization” similar to the ones, which essentially hamper the European integration of Turkey. ...
foreignpolicy.org.ua/eng/papers/index.shtml?id=75 - 41k
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French term (edited):
en qu�te de
Destination: Europe
What about a two-part title, eg:
Destination: Europe
(Turkey's quest for...)
Destination: Europe
(Turkey's quest for...)
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Michele Fauble
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French term (edited):
en qu�te de
Reaching for Europe
Anatolia reaching for Europe across. ...
www.geocities.com/hgkilic/Topkapii.html
Zagreb, Croatia. REACHING FOR EUROPE.
www.instifdt.bg.ac.yu/ifdt/ izdanja/zbornici/revipor/020VeljakL_e
... Reaching for Europe For several years now...
www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/student/ club/european/Kelloggnews/Suddeutsche.doc
www.geocities.com/hgkilic/Topkapii.html
Zagreb, Croatia. REACHING FOR EUROPE.
www.instifdt.bg.ac.yu/ifdt/ izdanja/zbornici/revipor/020VeljakL_e
... Reaching for Europe For several years now...
www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/student/ club/european/Kelloggnews/Suddeutsche.doc
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