Thinking French Translation

The new edition of this popular course in translation from French into English offers a challenging practical approach to the acquisition of translation skills, with clear explanations of the theoretical issues involved. A variety of translation issues are considered including: *Cultural differences *Register and dialect *Genre *Revision and editing The course now covers texts from a wide range of sources, including: *Journalism and literature *Commercial, legal and technical texts *Songs and recorded interviews *This is essential reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of Frenchon translation courses. The book will also appeal to wide range of language students and tutors.