Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
action volontariste
English translation:
affirmative action
Added to glossary by
Sandra Petch
May 24, 2011 15:50
12 yrs ago
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French term
action volontariste
French to English
Art/Literary
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
arts policy
Hi
This is a bit of a fuzzy term which I'm finding hard to pin down. I've searched the glossary and none of the entries seem to fit here.
It describes the existence of museums, fairs and galleries as a means of promoting art. The first two paragraphs list and describe these various museums etc. The third paragraph then begins:
"A cette action volontariste s'ajoute la mise en place d'un lieu de présentation d'expositions de création contemporaine."
My feel for it is of deliberate, purposeful action to promote art (by having places where art can be seen) but I can't make it fit.
Brainstorming needed!!! Thanks.
This is a bit of a fuzzy term which I'm finding hard to pin down. I've searched the glossary and none of the entries seem to fit here.
It describes the existence of museums, fairs and galleries as a means of promoting art. The first two paragraphs list and describe these various museums etc. The third paragraph then begins:
"A cette action volontariste s'ajoute la mise en place d'un lieu de présentation d'expositions de création contemporaine."
My feel for it is of deliberate, purposeful action to promote art (by having places where art can be seen) but I can't make it fit.
Brainstorming needed!!! Thanks.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | affirmative action |
cc in nyc
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| 4 +1 | proactive action |
Helena Grahn
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| 3 +1 | this (art) initiative |
MatthewLaSon
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| 3 | assertive action |
David Vaughn
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| 3 | This policy |
Laurette Tassin
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Proposed translations
11 mins
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affirmative action
Maybe? I think it's a bit stronger than proactive.
Note from asker:
| (Down on my knees) Thank you! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Perfect, many thanks."
11 mins
assertive action
I read this as simply saying it is a willful political act, not neutral.
In the phrase this allows to clarify the first action as significant, not simply a buildup to the second.
I'm not convinced by "assertive action", I also thought of "positive action", but there is likely a better alternative.
In the phrase this allows to clarify the first action as significant, not simply a buildup to the second.
I'm not convinced by "assertive action", I also thought of "positive action", but there is likely a better alternative.
Note from asker:
| Also very good. I've been searching synonyms and websites for (almost) hours to no avail. Thank you! |
+1
15 mins
Helena Grahn
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Works in field
United Kingdom
Qualified
Native in: Portuguese 
, English
Works in: English to Portuguese, Portuguese to English, Swedish to Portuguese, and 11 more.
45 mins
Laurette Tassin
France
France
Native in French
&
English
Specializes in field
France
Traduction / Formation
Native in: English (Variants: British, Australian, New Zealand, US, French) , French (Variants: Standard-France, African, Swiss, Belgian)
Works in: French to English, English to French
Related KudoZ points
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4
This policy
adjective missing
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Note added at 3 hrs (2011-05-24 19:30:54 GMT)
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assertive policy
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Note added at 3 hrs (2011-05-24 19:30:54 GMT)
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assertive policy
+1
5 hrs
this (art) initiative
Hello,
Perhaps that would suit you.
volontaire = not prompted to action
the characteristic of originating new ideas or methods; ability to think and act without being urged; enterprise
http://www.yourdictionary.com/initiative
This art initiative brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries so students and citizens might gain a deeper appreciation of our ...
www.newhartfordschools.org/education/staff/staff.php?...
I hope this helps.
Perhaps that would suit you.
volontaire = not prompted to action
the characteristic of originating new ideas or methods; ability to think and act without being urged; enterprise
http://www.yourdictionary.com/initiative
This art initiative brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries so students and citizens might gain a deeper appreciation of our ...
www.newhartfordschools.org/education/staff/staff.php?...
I hope this helps.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Helen Shiner
: initiative is good.
1 hr
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Thank you, Helen! Have a nice evening/night/day...lol
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