Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Jan 27, 2014 22:38
10 yrs ago
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français term
Canada
Ed., HR, IT, Legal, Med., Literary, Fin.
Native in: anglais 
Works in: français vers anglais
valence
français vers anglais
Art / Littérature
Enseignement / pédagogie
This is a letter to members from the Exec. Director of a French cultural association. He outlines upcoming programming/events, which will include "une forte ***valence*** canadienne (du Québec au Nouveau Brunswick, en passant par les plaines du Manitoba)..."
A strong Canadian presence?
TIA
A strong Canadian presence?
TIA
Proposed translations
(anglais)
| 4 | Presence |
Lara Barnett
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| 3 | attraction/character |
Timothy Rake
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Proposed translations
2 heures
Lara Barnett
Royaume-Uni
Royaume-Uni
Native in anglais
Works in field
Royaume-Uni
www.lingocraft.co.uk
Native in: anglais (Variants: British, Scottish, Irish, Singaporean, UK, South African)
Works in: français vers anglais, italien vers anglais, roumain vers anglais, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
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36
Selected
Presence
"valence
noun.
...
3. the capacity of one person or thing to react with or affect another in some special way, as by attraction or the facilitation of a function or activity."
Despite the literal translation found in dictionaries, I still think "presence" is the best word for the context. I think that in English, the usage of "valence" may be slightly more refined.
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Note added at 2 hrs (2014-01-28 00:40:25 GMT)
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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/valence
noun.
...
3. the capacity of one person or thing to react with or affect another in some special way, as by attraction or the facilitation of a function or activity."
Despite the literal translation found in dictionaries, I still think "presence" is the best word for the context. I think that in English, the usage of "valence" may be slightly more refined.
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Note added at 2 hrs (2014-01-28 00:40:25 GMT)
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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/valence
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks so much."
6 minutes
Timothy Rake
États-Unis
États-Unis
Native in anglais
Specializes in field
États-Unis
My business is translating your business
Native in: anglais
Works in: français vers anglais, anglais vers français
Related KudoZ points
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24
attraction/character
One dictionary définition is as follows: "Attirance ou répulsion d'un sujet pour un objet ou une situation"
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