Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

jeux aquatiques

English translation:

water games

Added to glossary by Miranda Joubioux (X)
May 4, 2007 15:47
17 yrs ago
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French term

jeux aquatiques

FVA Not for points French to English Other Tourism & Travel Ludique
Dans une brochure touristique, "Jeux aquatiques sur le lac des Hermines"
Proposed translations (English)
3 +2 water games
5 +4 water sports
4 NFG
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May 5, 2007 09:07: Miranda Joubioux (X) changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/32454">Clive Jones's</a> old entry - "jeux aquatiques"" to ""water sports""

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Proposed translations

+2 (+2 )
23 mins
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water games

I'm not sure that sports is the correct term. I understand by "water sports", jet skiing, windsurfing, canoeing and sailing, etc. To me this refers to the kind of games that children can play in the water, such as those you you might find at a swimming pool - often involving inflatable slides, etc.
Peer comment(s):

agree Graham macLachlan (meets criteria) : yes, it would have been "sports aquatiques" after all, makes me think of "It's a Knockout"
3 hrs
Thanks
agree Natasha Dupuy (meets criteria)
6 hrs
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Comment: "First validated answer (validated by peer agreement)"
+4
8 mins

water sports

Standard translation in UK holiday brochures. (See Centerparcs)
Peer comment(s):

agree John ANTHONY (meets criteria) : Could also be "water games"
13 mins
agree Sheila Owens : Water sports covers a multitude of water-based activities and is more commonly used than water games which sounds to me more like a "translation"
16 mins
agree Assimina Vavoula
25 mins
disagree Graham macLachlan (meets criteria) : why didn't it say "sports aquatiques"?
3 hrs
The asker specified "ludique" which means "leisure activities". I don't do any "sports" but I do "mess around" in the water. Is angling a sport? It didn't say "sports aquatiques" because that is not the phrase used
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3 hrs

NFG

In support of Miranda's answer:

Western Lake District Visitor Centre introduces you to the hidden delights of Cumbria's ... and radio controlled model boat pool and water games. ...
www.veggielakelandliving.co.uk/guide.htm

Water Games. Blind man's Bacon. Adapted by [email protected] (Dan Mott) - Great Salt Lake Council. • 2 Blindfolds. • 2 Water pistols ...
www.wiganscouts.org.uk/1stashton/Scouting Resources/Scout G...

Barton Lake stocks a number of products and equipment to aid you with your ... With inflatables galore, both underwater and above water games to choose from ...
www.bartonlake.co.uk/above_ground_pools/accessories.html
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