Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
petit guide-âne
English translation:
Idiot\'s Guide
Added to glossary by
Dareth Pray
Sep 28, 2017 02:26
6 yrs ago
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French term
United States
High Level Legal Translation
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: French to English, Italian to English
petit guide-âne
French to English
Law/Patents
Law (general)
"Pour un retour aux textes: défense et illustration du “Petit guide-âne” des art. 1156 à 1164"
This is from the title of a text cited in a legal textbook. I need to put a translation of the title in brackets (as per client guidelines). I understand the concept of this term but can't think of an English equivalent. I have found this, which explains it well, but isn't bringing to mind a translation at the moment: http://www.academie-francaise.fr/guide-ane
Thanks!
This is from the title of a text cited in a legal textbook. I need to put a translation of the title in brackets (as per client guidelines). I understand the concept of this term but can't think of an English equivalent. I have found this, which explains it well, but isn't bringing to mind a translation at the moment: http://www.academie-francaise.fr/guide-ane
Thanks!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 -2 | Idiot's Guide |
Ben Gaia
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| 4 +4 | brief beginner's guide |
Russell Phillips
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Proposed translations
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2 hrs
Selected
Idiot's Guide
An idiomatic English expression.
Example sentence:
I had to swot up on the Idiot's Guide to tractor repair.
Note from asker:
| I actually like this translation and considered it myself because obviously the reference is meant to be a little humorous or figurative, since it is in quotes and it is referring to articles contained in a code, an odd way to describe a legal article. I actually don't find it out of place. The context itself is a title to an article on the legal doctrine, and I find that authors try to be clever when coming up with titles to commentary. I'm leaning toward this one. |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks! Given the context, I do believe that the humor is appropriate. This answer works best for me in this case. I"
+4
11 mins
Russell Phillips
Native in English
Solid grasp of languages: British style
Native in: English 
Works in: Russian to English, German to English, Italian to English, and 2 more.
brief beginner's guide
The main point of this term is that it is a brief and simple, rudimentary instruction. It is then simply a case of finding what phrase might be used in English for a similar item.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Lorraine Dubuc
: This has the idea of basic guideline. I like it.
50 mins
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| agree |
Howard Sugar
: It is a bit archaic as an expression but the correct expression
3 hrs
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| agree |
AllegroTrans
7 hrs
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| agree |
writeaway
8 hrs
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Reference comments
7 hrs
AllegroTrans
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
Sensible solutions
Native in: English (Variant: Wessexois)
Works in: French to English, English, English to French
Related KudoZ points
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1355
Reference:
guide-âne, guide-âne ou guide-ânes
nom masculin
Vieux. Recueil de règles pratiques, propres à diriger un débutant dans un travail.
Transparent réglé, aidant à écrire droit.
nom masculin
Vieux. Recueil de règles pratiques, propres à diriger un débutant dans un travail.
Transparent réglé, aidant à écrire droit.
Peer comments on this reference comment:
| neutral |
Ben Gaia
: The contemporary slang US equivalent nowadays seems to be "Law 101".
9 hrs
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Never heard that one
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