Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
prolonger
English translation:
is an extension of
French term
prolonger
In the above quote from J-C. Perrot, Une histoire intellectuelle de l’économie politique, I don't understand the use of the verb 'prolonger'. Should it be translated as 'prolong/extend'? Here's my attempt:
'‘In technological utopias, social engineering always prolongs mechanical engineering’ and society is reconsidered as part of a productive project.
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philgoddard
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Philippa Smith
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Ghyslaine LE NAGARD
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Proposed translations
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is an extension of
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Or goes hand in hand with.
New Caledonia
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always extends....
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takes up where ... leaves off
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heidi (X)
: Nicely put, I must say.
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Why thank you kindly!
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writeaway
: depends if it fits in and if the 'toujours' doesn't matter
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Sure - maybe you didn't notice my "if it fits". And I'm confused: I don't understand your problem with "toujours", the asker can easily fit it in (likewise with Phil's answer).
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Yolanda Broad
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Many thanks Yolanda!
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