10:26 Aug 5, 2004 |
Flemish to English translations [PRO] Medical - Other | |||||||
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3 +1 | recreation/ distraction |
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3 +1 | activities |
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4 -1 | animation |
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animation Explanation: Should be OK. Ref.: ... Tasks: -Animation of youngsters -Streetwork (accompany of team-members to places where young people spend their free time) -Chance to develop own projects and ... youth.cec.eu.int/asp/heiform_en.asp?HEID=70000057160 |
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recreation/ distraction Explanation: me thinks -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 8 mins (2004-08-05 10:35:47 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- or even entertaining |
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activities Explanation: In this case, children's activities. 'Animation' doesn't have this meaning in English. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 11 mins (2004-08-05 10:38:38 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- \'Organised activities\' -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 17 mins (2004-08-05 10:43:52 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- It is a Gallicism, of course. Compare: \"The meeting place for all children in the village. **Professional youth coordinators** oversee them in workshops to stimulate their artistic talents, initiate them to the magic of acting, make-up, decoration, drawing, painting, and outdoor games.\" http://tinyurl.com/4c4jy and \"Le repère de tous les enfants du village. **Des professionnels de l’animation** les prennent en charge en ateliers pour stimuler leurs talents artistiques, les initier à la magie du spectacle, au maquillage, à la décoration, au dessin, à la peinture, ou improviser des jeux de plein air.\" http://tinyurl.com/3uz4h |
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