Does anyone speak French ?
05-14-2011, 04:02 AM
#21
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I'll be happy to do the translation for you, French is my mother tongue so it should be an easy task for me, Just PM me your pattern, I am used to work in both languages, I also open this offer to anyone that struggle to convert a pattern from English to French.
05-14-2011, 10:21 AM
#27
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I do not recommend using the translator installed in your computer, They do a poor job,they use any word . In Canada we have a law that obligates the seller to advertise in both languages French and Rnglish. I always read he English instructions and have a good laugh or get pretty mad at the French one.They do not make sense. I give you a two words example ''The singer's fans'' was translated by '' Les parapluies du chanteur'' literally meaning '' The singer's umbrella,
05-14-2011, 10:46 AM
#28
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The fault with online translations is they cannot accurately handle idioms and true meanings are lost because of that. Imagine the literal translation of such things as 'putting all your ducks in a row', 'hit the books' or 'pig out'. :roll:
05-14-2011, 10:52 AM
#29
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that is great you found someone to help you translate the pattern and you live close by, now you have a sewing and quilting buddy
Originally Posted by Little RoO
Hi...this is a really big favour to ask..... I live in the UK and back in 2009 whilst on holiday in Europe I bought a magazine called Quilt Mania Hors-Serle Enfants 2009.....because it had two beautiful childrens applique quilt in it that I would love to make.
The only problem is,it is a french publication and therefore all the instructions are in french.
I know a very small amount from being taught many years ago in school and I have tried with dictionaries etc but cannot translate it.
Would anyone be kind enough to translate the instructions for me, the instructions are very short, just a couple of paragraphs really.......I would be more than happy to pay or send fabric if preferred as I know this is a big favour to ask...thank you
The only problem is,it is a french publication and therefore all the instructions are in french.
I know a very small amount from being taught many years ago in school and I have tried with dictionaries etc but cannot translate it.
Would anyone be kind enough to translate the instructions for me, the instructions are very short, just a couple of paragraphs really.......I would be more than happy to pay or send fabric if preferred as I know this is a big favour to ask...thank you
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