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attraction (here)

English translation: Amusement park

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French term or phrase:Parc d'attractions
English translation:Amusement park
Entered by: Jean-Louis S.

13:08 Jul 16, 2008
French to English translations [PRO]
Tourism & Travel / description of amenities in a particular area
French term or phrase: attraction (here)
This is describing what it calls a 'parc bagatelle', and calls it a 'parc d'attractions'. Can this be translated as a 'theme park' (- having never been to one, I'm not sure if this always implies that there is a particular 'theme' or not.)
then, it states that there are 'plus de 40 attractions, un cinema 'dynamik', un cirque, des restaurants...'
I assume that here it would just be translated as 'attractions', or is there a better word?
mportal
Local time: 10:12
Amusement park
Explanation:
You can use both but amusement park is more common and will be more understandable to readers at least in the US.
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Jean-Louis S.
United States
Local time: 05:12
Grading comment
Thanks very much jlsjr
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Summary of answers provided
5 +6Amusement park
Jean-Louis S.
3 +5amusement park
NancyLynn
5a theme park
Jean-Claude Gouin
5Amusement park
SME
4 -1Luna-parks
Ellen Kraus


Discussion entries: 2





  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +6
Amusement park


Language variant: Attraction park

Explanation:
You can use both but amusement park is more common and will be more understandable to readers at least in the US.

Jean-Louis S.
United States
Local time: 05:12
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
Thanks very much jlsjr

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  NancyLynn: snap!
1 min
  -> Thank you!
agree  David Goward: ...and in the UK. To be honest, I've never heard of "attraction park", but "40 attractions" can be used in the second example as NancyLynn says below.
3 mins
  -> Thank you! It is not common indeed but exists: http://www.allthemeparks.net/
agree  Gayle Wallimann: Amusement park yes.
4 mins
  -> Thank you!
agree  myrden
34 mins
  -> Merci!
agree  Carol Gullidge: amusement park; attractions
45 mins
  -> Thank you!
agree  Dave 72: This link seems to support your suggestion of "amusement park": http://www.france4families.com/NordPasdeCalais/RegionsNordPa...
50 mins
  -> Thank you!
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +5
amusement park


Explanation:
maybe an amusement park with over 40 attractions...

NancyLynn
Canada
Local time: 05:12
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 14

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  David Goward: Yes, "amusement" in the first instance and "attractions" in the second.
3 mins
agree  Jean-Louis S.: I also agree for "attractions" in the second occurrence.
8 mins
agree  MDI-IDM
30 mins
agree  Dave 72
50 mins
agree  Karen Vincent-Jones (X)
2 hrs
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
a theme park


Explanation:
You can use "a theme park" or "an attraction park" ...

Jean-Claude Gouin
Canada
Local time: 05:12
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Gayle Wallimann: A theme park would need a specific theme, "parc à thème". The context does not specify any theme, according to asker.
4 mins
  -> The theme is "fun" ... fun for the whole family ...
agree  Dave 72: I take the valid point about "theme park" implying a specific theme, but many UK amusement parks that are not specifically themed (eg Drayton Manor, Blackpool) call themselves "theme parks" (perhaps to sound grander from a marketing perspective!)
45 mins
  -> Thank you Dave 72; I just visited the theme park's site and the accent is on 'fun' ...
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
Amusement park


Explanation:
Description: This is a well established amusement park with many rides and attractions including family favourites such as log flumes, rafting, rollercoasters, 360degree cinemas, small zoo and the like


    Reference: http://www.northernfrance-tourism.com
SME
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:12
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: French
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -1
Luna-parks


Explanation:
I know them from Greece where people use this terms believing it is an English expression. Maybe it is true.

Ellen Kraus
Austria
Local time: 11:12
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 3

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Irene McClure: "Luna Park" is a brand name of a specific chain of parks, like "Disney". No - you have misunderstood me, it is a BRAND name, it cannot be applied to any old amusement park, just like the word 'Disney' can only be applied Disney owned parks! Check out wiki
1 hr
  -> 40 attractions (particularly if they take up much space) fully justify the term Luna park. there are many of them all over the world without belonging to the Disney chain.
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