Guidelines for Translation From French to English by Robin Lambert ISBN 9782840162049, 2840162040 instant download

Guidelines for Translation From French to English by Robin Lambert ISBN 9782840162049, 2840162040 instant download

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At first glance, these words seem easy to translate—but there are pitfalls. Du, de, la, des are not always “of,” and mener is not “to lead.” Where do you use the word “the”? It's the linguistic equivalent of an improvised explosive device. This manual, like a mine detector, seeks to help you avoid the seismic faults between the French and English languages, so you can safely arrive at a correct translation—without plunging into the chaos of a word-for-word translation.