sous influence

06:02 Aug 27, 2008
French to English translations [Non-PRO]
Government / Politics / public affairs/general
French term or phrase: sous influence
As in "un juge sous influence", "science sous influence".
Ali Makrone


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3under sway
MatthewLaSon
3under the influence of
Mina Yekta (X)


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under sway


Explanation:
Hello,

This must be about a judge whose decisions are being influenced by someone else. We wouldn't use the word "influence" in English.

I hope this helps.

MatthewLaSon
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under the influence of


Explanation:
More context would help but it might be:

the judge was under the influence of xxx (ie the jury)
or
the judge was influenced by xxx


Mina Yekta (X)
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