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lost in translation

lost in translation (lost in translation)

Idiom Communication

Signification

when the meaning is lost or changed in translation or communication

lorsque le sens est perdu ou changé dans la traduction ou la communication (lorsque le sens est perdu ou changé dans la traduction ou la communication)

Phrases d'exemple

"The humor was lost in translation when the movie was dubbed."

"l'humour a été perdu dans la traduction lorsque le film a été doublé." (l'humour a été **perdu dans la traduction** lorsque le film a été doublé.)

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