8.2 Translation into English

• The second key strategy in translating from French to English is to identify the grammatical structure of the sentence.
• When translating from French to English, it is important to understand the meaning of each French word and phrase.
• When identifying grammatical elements, it is important to recognize the verb tense.
• Identifying the verb tense is crucial when understanding the grammatical structure of a French sentence.
• Steps to translate French into English effectively

  1️⃣ Understand the meaning of each word and phrase

  2️⃣ Identify the grammatical structure of the sentence

  3️⃣ Match appropriate English vocabulary

  4️⃣ Adjust word order for natural English
• Match the translation strategies with their descriptions:

  Literal Translation ↔️ Translating each French word directly to its English equivalent

  Contextual Translation ↔️ Considering the overall meaning and context

  Idiomatic Translation ↔️ Using English idiomatic equivalents
• What grammatical element modifies nouns?

  Adjectives
• What two features of a verb should be recognized in translation?

  Tense and mood
• The French phrase "faire les courses" is best translated as "to go shopping
• Match the French word order with its English equivalent:

  Subject - Verb - Object ↔️ Subject - Verb - Object

  Adjective - Noun ↔️ Noun - Adjective

  Preposition - Noun ↔️ Noun - Preposition
• In contextual translation, you consider the overall meaning and context
• What is the first key strategy in translating from French to English?

  Understand the meaning
• Checking for naturalness and grammatical correctness is a crucial step in translation.


  True
• The goal of French to English translation is to create a word-for-word literal translation.

  False
• Steps to understand the meaning of French words and phrases in translation

  1️⃣ Use literal translation for individual words

  2️⃣ Apply contextual translation for phrases

  3️⃣ Use idiomatic translation for expressions
• Match the translation strategies with their descriptions:

  Literal Translation ↔️ Directly translating French words

  Contextual Translation ↔️ Choosing English words that fit the context

  Idiomatic Translation ↔️ Using English idioms for French expressions
• Choosing the right English vocabulary can produce a fluent and accurate translation.


  True
• The French sentence "La fille mange une pomme" follows the same word order in English.


  True
• Match the translation strategy with its description:

  Literal Translation ↔️ Translating each word directly

  Contextual Translation ↔️ Considering overall meaning

  Idiomatic Translation ↔️ Using common English expressions
• A literal translation example is "La voiture est bleue" translated as "The car is blue
• What does the idiomatic French expression "Prendre des nouvelles" mean in English?

  To catch up
• Match the French word order with its English equivalent:

  Subject - Verb - Object ↔️ Subject - Object - Verb

  Adjective - Noun ↔️ Noun - Adjective

  Preposition - Noun ↔️ Noun - Preposition
• Steps to ensure naturalness and grammatical correctness in a French to English translation:

  1️⃣ Review word order

  2️⃣ Verify grammar

  3️⃣ Evaluate fluency

  4️⃣ Consult references
• Adverbs modify verbs or adjectives in a sentence.

  True
• Choosing English words that fit the overall meaning and context is known as contextual translation.
• The French sentence "La fille mange une pomme" is translated as "The girl eats an apple" to adhere to English word order.
• Evaluating fluency ensures the translated text reads smoothly and naturally.


  True
• The French phrase "faire les courses" is best translated as "to go shopping".
• French and English have different grammatical structures
• Steps for adjusting word order when translating from French to English:

  1️⃣ Identify the grammatical structure

  2️⃣ Rearrange the sentence based on English word order

  3️⃣ Ensure the translation sounds natural
• Identifying the grammatical structure of a French sentence involves analyzing its elements
• What is crucial when translating from French to English to convey the intended meaning accurately?

  Matching English vocabulary
• French and English have the same grammatical structures.

  False
• What should be checked after translating from French to English to ensure naturalness and grammatical correctness?

  Word order and grammar
• Which grammatical elements should be analyzed when translating from French to English to produce natural, grammatically correct sentences?

  Subject, verb, object