Nov 3, 2011 10:27
12 yrs ago
French term
Votre numèro 2
French to English
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Advertising / Public Relations
Can I translate: "Bonne nouvelle : Vous avez trouvé votre numèro 2" as "Good news: you have found your number 2"
I worked in hospitals for many years and I know that in that context number 2 has a completely different meaning"
The text is from the website of an elite assistants agency
TIA
I worked in hospitals for many years and I know that in that context number 2 has a completely different meaning"
The text is from the website of an elite assistants agency
TIA
Proposed translations
(English)
4 +1 | Context, context | Bourth (X) |
3 +4 | your (new) right hand | Sandra Petch |
4 +1 | your right-hand person | veratek |
4 | second in command | Chloe Bullock |
3 | your top lieutenant | Timothy Rake |
Proposed translations
+1
3 hrs
Selected
Context, context
It's all in context, and "number two" should not be confused with "number twos" (used plurally, unless one is constipated, maybe). I see no reason to avoid "number two" here.
Choosing Your NUMBER TWO
When President-elect Obama chose Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff, he picked someone whose aggressive, driven style is a counterpoint to his own calm demeanor. What’s the most important thing you look for when hiring a second-in-command?
http://www.bnet.com/blog/intercom/choosing-your-number-two-b...
I doubt Obama chose a sh**head as his chief-of-staff, even if political opponents might think he did.
Never Take Your NUMBER TWO'S Like This! - Video
www.metacafe.com/watch/.../never_take_your_number_twos_like... May 2007 – Watch this disgusting video of a stupid guy running and going for a toilet break at the same time. Its not a pretty site
[prob. not a pretty sight either]
www.imdb.com/title/tt1030253/quotes
Pam Beesly: So you would be the Regional Manager and the Assistant Regional Manager, Andy is your NUMBER TWO, I would be the secret Assistant Regional ...
This is a meaning I didn't know:
number twos
term used by white people to describe blacks when there are a lot of black around. used mostly by law enforcement officers.
hey arthur did you pick up any of those drunk number twos walking out of the club last night?
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=number twos
Arthur? There's actually a law-enforcement officer called Arthur?
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Note added at 1 day5 hrs (2011-11-04 15:55:51 GMT) Post-grading
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Now that I think of it, at his bowling club my father used to introduce me as "Number Two son" (Number One son also being a member of the club) ... I wonder what he meant!
Choosing Your NUMBER TWO
When President-elect Obama chose Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff, he picked someone whose aggressive, driven style is a counterpoint to his own calm demeanor. What’s the most important thing you look for when hiring a second-in-command?
http://www.bnet.com/blog/intercom/choosing-your-number-two-b...
I doubt Obama chose a sh**head as his chief-of-staff, even if political opponents might think he did.
Never Take Your NUMBER TWO'S Like This! - Video
www.metacafe.com/watch/.../never_take_your_number_twos_like... May 2007 – Watch this disgusting video of a stupid guy running and going for a toilet break at the same time. Its not a pretty site
[prob. not a pretty sight either]
www.imdb.com/title/tt1030253/quotes
Pam Beesly: So you would be the Regional Manager and the Assistant Regional Manager, Andy is your NUMBER TWO, I would be the secret Assistant Regional ...
This is a meaning I didn't know:
number twos
term used by white people to describe blacks when there are a lot of black around. used mostly by law enforcement officers.
hey arthur did you pick up any of those drunk number twos walking out of the club last night?
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=number twos
Arthur? There's actually a law-enforcement officer called Arthur?
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Note added at 1 day5 hrs (2011-11-04 15:55:51 GMT) Post-grading
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Now that I think of it, at his bowling club my father used to introduce me as "Number Two son" (Number One son also being a member of the club) ... I wonder what he meant!
Peer comment(s):
agree |
philgoddard
: Yes, a literal translation works fine.
2 hrs
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neutral |
Sandra Petch
: "Number two" is generally singular in the UK and maybe US too (see refs in box). Whether using it here will lead to guffaws depends on the audience perhaps!
18 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I am now convinced Thank you and thanks to all other participants"
+4
6 mins
your (new) right hand
As in, the person who will assist you closely.
From the expression "right hand man" although I suspect most of these PAs will be women.
May work, may not!
From the expression "right hand man" although I suspect most of these PAs will be women.
May work, may not!
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Lara Barnett
5 mins
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agree |
Philippa Smith
26 mins
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agree |
mimi 254
58 mins
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agree |
TranslatorRach
11 hrs
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+1
7 mins
your right-hand person
or your right-hand assistant
I think it sounds more professional or marketing-savvy
adminbizsolutions: Your right hand person for your business needs
www.elance.com/s/adminbizsolutions/
5 Jul 2011 – Your right hand person for your business needs. Contact or Post a Job ». United States. | SUNRISE, FL. | 7:28 am Local Time ...
If Your Office Is A Huge Mess And You Have Trouble Organizing It ...
www.experienceproject.com › ... › Career and Work
27 Jul 2011 – Find answers to the question, If Your Office Is A Huge Mess And You Have Trouble Organizing It, Would Be Okay If Your Right Hand Person Does ...
Right Hand Assistant, United States, Fast, Skilled and Reliable ...
https://www.odesk.com/.../Right-Hand-Assistant_~~dd149ea81d2...
As a VA, I am your right hand person to help you succeed in your business! I provide professional transcription, administrative, creative, web research, ...
I think it sounds more professional or marketing-savvy
adminbizsolutions: Your right hand person for your business needs
www.elance.com/s/adminbizsolutions/
5 Jul 2011 – Your right hand person for your business needs. Contact or Post a Job ». United States. | SUNRISE, FL. | 7:28 am Local Time ...
If Your Office Is A Huge Mess And You Have Trouble Organizing It ...
www.experienceproject.com › ... › Career and Work
27 Jul 2011 – Find answers to the question, If Your Office Is A Huge Mess And You Have Trouble Organizing It, Would Be Okay If Your Right Hand Person Does ...
Right Hand Assistant, United States, Fast, Skilled and Reliable ...
https://www.odesk.com/.../Right-Hand-Assistant_~~dd149ea81d2...
As a VA, I am your right hand person to help you succeed in your business! I provide professional transcription, administrative, creative, web research, ...
4 hrs
your top lieutenant
..
23 hrs
second in command
This has the right meaning and still contains the idea of 'number 2'
Discussion
http://www.justthefactsbaby.com/baby/article/toilet-training...
Number one versus number two. Peeing in a potty or toilet is usually much easier for children than having a bowel movement.
http://www.huggies.com/en-US/articles/toddler/growing/potty-...
What words do I use for "number one" and "number two"?