forces vives

English translation: civic forces

15:01 Feb 21, 2010
French to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Economics
French term or phrase: forces vives
les forces vives de la nation

any idea for a good way to convey the same idea in English? Thanks!
Béatrice Cady
Switzerland
Local time: 11:28
English translation:civic forces
Explanation:
I think 'civic forces' works well in the context.
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Lidia Saragaço
Portugal
Local time: 10:28
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but in that particular translation, would follow John's advice and write "representatives of key sectors of society
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Summary of answers provided
4civic forces
Lidia Saragaço
4live forces
margaret caulfield
4active forces of the nation
gabuss
3 +1the life blood of the nation
polyglot45
3 +1vital elements
B D Finch
3driving force
Steve Melling
Summary of reference entries provided
archives
Stéphanie Soudais

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civic forces


Explanation:
I think 'civic forces' works well in the context.

Lidia Saragaço
Portugal
Local time: 10:28
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
but in that particular translation, would follow John's advice and write "representatives of key sectors of society
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Lidia! :-) And have a nice week-end.

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live forces


Explanation:
Having seen the context, I think this fits. Please see the following:

The dead and live forces that act on the arch bridge are transmitted along the curved line of the arch into abutments or supporting structures at either end ...
www.scienceclarified.com
The theorem of the "live forces" ( or the work-energy theorem ) states that the work made by one or more forces on a body equates the variation ( increase ...
www.peoplephysics.com

We ask why those “live forces” of the communities at the base, the groups, the independent .... Let's free, once and for all, the live forces of society. ...
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margaret caulfield
Local time: 11:28
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Margaret, and have a lovely Sunday evening.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  John Detre: ??????????????????????????????
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  -> Your comment's VERY interesting.
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forces vives de la nation
active forces of the nation


Explanation:
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gabuss
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the life blood of the nation


Explanation:
would seem to me to be in the right register

polyglot45
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agree  Chris Hall
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vital elements


Explanation:
I had wondered about "movers and shakers", but that is probably not the right register.

B D Finch
France
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PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sandra & Kenneth Grossman: Sounds good.
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driving force


Explanation:
Is another option and very "in" (sorry!).

Steve Melling
France
Local time: 11:28
Native speaker of: English
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Reference comments


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Reference: archives

Reference information:
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/french_to_english/journalism/10372...

http://www.proz.com/kudoz/french_to_english/other/9851-force...

Stéphanie Soudais
France
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Native speaker of: French
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  writeaway: the first one is very dubious but the second one is helpful. thanks
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