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Insolite

English translation: With a difference

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French term or phrase:Insolite
English translation:With a difference
Entered by: Kathryn Malan

11:39 Sep 12, 2012
French to English translations [PRO]
Tourism & Travel / Walking itinerary
French term or phrase: Insolite
I am translating a set of directions for walks around Paris which take you to visit various art attractions (museums, houses, monuments etc), and I am looking for a good translation of 'insolite' in the title phrase:

"Parcours Artistique Insolite"

I thought of 'unique art walks' or 'remarkable art walks' but I don't think that is quite right. Can someone suggest a better translation please?
Kathryn Malan
New Zealand
Local time: 19:00
With a difference
Explanation:
Art Walks/Trails with a Difference

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Note added at 8 mins (2012-09-12 11:48:05 GMT)
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or "with a Twist"

I tend to use "[...] difference" in similar contexts
Selected response from:

Carol Gullidge
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:00
Grading comment
Thanks, this one fits best with the tone of the text and includes the whole "our product is unique - pick us" side of 'insolite'. Thanks to all the other suggestions too - I've made a note of most of them for next time!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +5With a difference
Carol Gullidge
4 +1undiscovered
Natalie Pavey (X)
4 +1off the beaten track
Word Pass
4unsung
Kate Collyer
4Alternative/unusual (walks)
Lara Barnett


Discussion entries: 11





  

Answers


5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +5
With a difference


Explanation:
Art Walks/Trails with a Difference

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Note added at 8 mins (2012-09-12 11:48:05 GMT)
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or "with a Twist"

I tend to use "[...] difference" in similar contexts

Carol Gullidge
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:00
Meets criteria
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 62
Grading comment
Thanks, this one fits best with the tone of the text and includes the whole "our product is unique - pick us" side of 'insolite'. Thanks to all the other suggestions too - I've made a note of most of them for next time!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Mark Bossanyi
6 mins
  -> many thanks Mark!
agree  Tony M: Could be a good solution here!
6 mins
  -> many thanks Tony!
agree  Alexander C. Thomson: Agree, and I think ‘with a twist’ might even have the edge here.
2 hrs
  -> many thanks Alexander!
agree  Yolanda Broad: I'm making a mental note of this one!!!
4 hrs
  -> many thanks Yolanda!
agree  ACOZ (X)
12 hrs
  -> many thanks ACOZ!
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
unsung


Explanation:
As I said in the discussion, the 'insolite' feel much more natural when applied to the sights rather than the walk.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2012-09-12 14:08:44 GMT)
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typo: feels

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Note added at 2 hrs (2012-09-12 14:10:27 GMT)
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in the example sentence: also gems/highlights

Example sentence(s):
  • Art walk of unsung Paris sights/landmarks/venues
Kate Collyer
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:00
Does not meet criteria
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
undiscovered


Explanation:
Undiscovered is a concise way to explain that the sites are off the beaten path. It also has a positive connotation, implying a better choice than the common sites.

Example sentence(s):
  • undiscovered art walks

    Reference: http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/
    Reference: http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g32849-d1186974-...
Natalie Pavey (X)
Canada
Local time: 03:00
Does not meet criteria
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Marian Vieyra: I like this one.
3 hrs
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43 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Alternative/unusual (walks)


Explanation:
"Alternative" is the word commonly used for activities etc that are not so
frequented or provide a different view point to the more traditional/classic sort.
I provide quite a simple alternative also, which I would consider using too.
Examples of usage of both of these below:

"30th July - Buzz Hour! ALTERNATIVE ART WALK
...
This UNUSUAL WALK will lead you through and around Arty Bankside. You will discover the thriving artistic communities and works of art that bring the area to life! Expect to visit Bankside's famous and the not so famous corners and prepare to look at the area in a very different light, from a different perspective and in perfect composition!"
http://www.betterbankside.co.uk/events/past-events/3025-buzz...

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"OLYMPIC BORDERLANDS: ALTERNATIVE WALKING TOUR"
http://hackneytours.wordpress.com/tours/alternative-olympic-...

"
http://en.parisinfo.com/paris-sightseeing/going-for-a-walk-i...

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An alternative walk or tour usually refers to a walk or tour that reaches the places that are "off the beaten track". It is not strictly a term reserved for art, as suggested by comment made below:
"http://www.timeout.com/london/around-town/event/235931/the-a...

Example sentence(s):
  • "Welcome travellers, We are the creators of the Alternative tour concept in Berlin. We show you the unusual places and people you might not discover by yourself. "
  • "Unusual Walks - There are the museums and monuments that have given Paris its worldwide reputation."

    Reference: http://alternativeberlin.com/
    Reference: http://www.paris-walk.com/
Lara Barnett
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:00
Meets criteria
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Sheila Wilson: It depends whether the places on this walk feature "alternative art". If they do, it's perfect! If they just feature unknown artists, then it's misleading
3 hrs
  -> I am not talking about alternative art. The asker has confirmed in discussion box that places are "off the beaten track", which is what my suggested adjectives refer to - as per my examples.//"smaller museums you would never see on a bus tour" [Asker]
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11 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
off the beaten track


Explanation:
Off the beaten tracks art walks

Word Pass
France
Local time: 09:00
Does not meet criteria
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Yolanda Broad: Off the beaten track art walks (no "s" at the end of "track).
1 day 2 hrs
  -> cheers Yolanda! (and ooops for the typo ;))
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