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Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

des respirations autour de spectacles

English translation:

artistic interludes

Added to glossary by Laura Taylor
Oct 8, 2009 09:04
14 yrs ago
French term

des respirations autour de spectacles

French to English Art/Literary Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting theatre; arts
The programming of this art and theatre centre will include "des respirations autour de spectacles et de rencontres poétiques et philosophiques."

I'm assuming that "respirations" here refers to mini-events, meeting directors, actors, etc, readings, lectures(-demonstrations), etc, a catch-all term.

I'd like something that retains the poetic character of respirations.
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 artistic interludes
2 +3 breathing spaces
4 reflections
3 pause/break/ recess
Change log

Oct 15, 2009 19:45: Laura Taylor Created KOG entry

Discussion

Emma Paulay Oct 8, 2009:
Great! Thanks David, well I shall agree with Eutychus then! I'm gasping for a breather do I think I'll nip out and get some fresh air to inspire me for this afternoon :-)
David Vaughn (asker) Oct 8, 2009:
respirations Thanks Emma. I can confirm we are talking about actual events. I have also seen this usage elsewhere - it's not a total invention.
Emma Paulay Oct 8, 2009:
Meditation? Having just read the phrase in context (easy to find on the net), I wonder if they are referring to something more "profound". Maybe the idea of "respiration" is the rhythm of breathing? I think I would find out exactly what they mean before attempting to translate it.

Proposed translations

+1
1 hr
Selected

artistic interludes

Another idea which could cover a variety of different side events.
Peer comment(s):
agree telefpro
4 days
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
+3
7 mins

breathing spaces

Just an idea - one which has both a metaphorical and a literal sense which might work here...?
Peer comment(s):
agree Evans (X) : You beat me to it! I was about to suggest this and was wondering if it was too obscure, but if more than one of us thought it, it might work
2 mins
agree Helen Shiner : I would like to third this!
34 mins
agree Emma Paulay
1 hr
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44 mins

pause/break/ recess

Choose anything.
'Breathing space' would perhaps imply fatigue or boredom. Show organisers would not like to imply this. Just a suggestion.
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2 hrs

reflections

I think these are events during which one contemplates (with others; in a discussion; possibly with the artists) the performance one has just seen.
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