Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
participer à cet élan
English translation:
be part of this exciting initiative
Added to glossary by
Ghyslaine LE NAGARD
Mar 9, 2015 14:36
9 yrs ago
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French term
New Caledonia
Professional, reliable and confidential
Native in: French (Variant: Standard-France) 
, English (Variants: British, US)
Works in: English to French, French to English, English, and 1 more.
participer à cet élan
French to English
Art/Literary
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
POTTERY
La ville souhaitait dynamiser l’activité poterie. Beaucoup de potiers amis y participaient. Certains résidaient déjà ici. Ça a été l'occasion pour nous de participer à cet élan.
In a document describing the evolution of pottery making.
Thanks for your help.
In a document describing the evolution of pottery making.
Thanks for your help.
Proposed translations
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be part of this exciting initiative
One possibility.
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philgoddard
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Luna Jungblut
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Jennifer White
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Verginia Ophof
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James A. Walsh
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Helen Shiner
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Sheri P
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Estelle Demontrond-Box
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks"
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Natalie Soper
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
United Kingdom
Business & Creative Translations
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, English
Take part in this new development
"élan" usually means momentum/boost, but maybe this could work in this context?
Note from asker:
| Thanks. That's how I translated it but thought that someone might come up with a word that would convey the "drive" idea that "élan" has. |
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Francois Boye
United States
United States
Native in French
United States
An economic geek with social skills
Native in: French 
Works in: English to French, French to English, Spanish to English, and 1 more.
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to be part of this moment of enthusiasm/excitement
It's the moment that is exciting
Peer comment(s):
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philgoddard
: I hope for their sake that it's longer than a moment:-)
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Ana Vozone
Will do!
Native in: Portuguese (Variant: European/Portugal)
Works in: English to Portuguese, French to Portuguese, German to Portuguese, and 1 more.
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to (join)/(be part of) the momentum
A suggestion.
And also a few more examples.
We're excited that comScore is making strides to lead us into the next generation of audience measurement and we are proud to be part of the momentum.
We are proud to be part of the momentum of change. We see a global lack of appreciation for living processes reflected in the destruction of our biosphere.
And also a few more examples.
We're excited that comScore is making strides to lead us into the next generation of audience measurement and we are proud to be part of the momentum.
We are proud to be part of the momentum of change. We see a global lack of appreciation for living processes reflected in the destruction of our biosphere.
Example sentence:
“We hope this action serves as a catalyst to others to join the momentum on open science.”
So get ready to join the momentum. Explore possibilities with the IoT kit.
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to take part in this craze
Hello,
I like "craze" here for" élan".
I sure hope this helps.
I like "craze" here for" élan".
I sure hope this helps.
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