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Translation vs Traduction
Hello everyone
I've allways wonder:
which word is common to use when you refer to chage a text from one lenguage to another?
I've used both "translation" and "traduction", but i dont really know which one do native english speaker use
I think both are correct, is it right?
Have a nice day
Regards
Dec 5, 2016 9:17 PM
Answers · 7
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Transduction is not correct for changing one language to another. HOWEVER, it is an English word. It means to move genetic material from one micro-organism to another. I know this since I am a molecular biologist. The others probably would not know it unless they are in the field.
December 5, 2016
1
No, I'm afraid that isn't right at all.
'Translation' is the only correct word. When you translate from one language to another, this is a translation.
'Traduction' is not an English word. It doesn't exist.
December 5, 2016
1
"Translation" is English, "traduction" is French. "Traduction" is not an English word.
Hope it helps!
December 5, 2016
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