Terminology has been existing as an autonomous activity for only fifteen In private industry more than in the public sector, it has been diff years. icult to have the importance of a terminology acknowledged. The relation of terminology to translation is discussed, as well as the task of the terminologist. (Text is in French.) (AM)

Outlines problems encountered in translating the English verb "to affect" into French. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Given that a word in a language may function on different levels of meaning, this article presents a system for classifying these levels. The common denominator is the point of view of the speaker; the emotive, the representative and the concrete are the basic divisions within this common denominator. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

An analysis of the task, on the semantic level, facing the translator of a literary text, illustrated by a verse from the Bible. The process of capturing meaning through the study of sources and methods of dealing with ambiguities are discussed. A selected reference list is attached. (AMH)

Discusses the problems encountered in translating the term "solid-state" into French. Its various English uses are outlined, and a list of French equivalents are provided. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Discusses problems in contemporary translation theory, particularly in terms of the number of semantic distinctions a given language may draw. (CLK)

This article discusses the equivalency in meaning of synonyms in one language, and the problems encountered in attempting to translate synonyms. (Text is in French.) (CLK)