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Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

Parc d'attractions

English translation:

Amusement park

Added to glossary by Jean-Louis S.
Jul 16, 2008 13:08
15 yrs ago
French term

attraction (here)

French to English Other Tourism & Travel description of amenities in a particular area
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?
Proposed translations (English)
5 +6 Amusement park
3 +5 amusement park
5 a theme park
5 Amusement park
4 -1 Luna-parks
Change log

Jul 16, 2008 15:44: Jean-Louis S. Created KOG entry

Discussion

Emma Paulay Jul 16, 2008:
http://www.parcbagatelle.com/ This is the bilingual site of the park you're talking about, I think. 'Bagatelle' being the name of the park.
Philippa Smith Jul 16, 2008:
I'd go with your "theme park" and "attractions"

Proposed translations

+6
7 mins
Selected

Amusement park

You can use both but amusement park is more common and will be more understandable to readers at least in the US.
Peer comment(s):
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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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks very much jlsjr"
+5
8 mins

amusement park

maybe an amusement park with over 40 attractions...
Peer comment(s):
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

a theme park

You can use "a theme park" or "an attraction park" ...
Peer comment(s):
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

Amusement park

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

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-1
13 mins

Luna-parks

I know them from Greece where people use this terms believing it is an English expression. Maybe it is true.
Peer comment(s):
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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