Phil ....
In fact, the French l'Homme can translate as man, person, or human being. depending on its usage.
In this case, the French phrase Droits de l'Homme actually translates to "Human Rights". The (l'Homme) denoting the all inclusive "mankind".
I have a topical collection of stamps that honor the United Nations signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
Terry.
Yes this is always a problem with literal translation. All you do is translate the words not the meaning.
Even in your own language the literal is only a rough translation of the idea. Of course it actually transmutes to a common understanding of what is meant. Unfortunately there is no common understanding when the idea is expressed in different languages ( or even in the same language with different cultures), which is why interpreters are required - schoolboy French is absolutely no use in conversation ( you can ask directions,buy things etc but it is almost impossible to express ideas and concepts), as I can attest !
Malcolm
Louis-Eugene Mouchons design was widely criticized ,mostly for the inscription "Rights of Man" when women at the time were actively campaigning for equal rights.
re: The Rights of Man
Phil ....
In fact, the French l'Homme can translate as man, person, or human being. depending on its usage.
In this case, the French phrase Droits de l'Homme actually translates to "Human Rights". The (l'Homme) denoting the all inclusive "mankind".
I have a topical collection of stamps that honor the United Nations signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
Terry.
re: The Rights of Man
Yes this is always a problem with literal translation. All you do is translate the words not the meaning.
Even in your own language the literal is only a rough translation of the idea. Of course it actually transmutes to a common understanding of what is meant. Unfortunately there is no common understanding when the idea is expressed in different languages ( or even in the same language with different cultures), which is why interpreters are required - schoolboy French is absolutely no use in conversation ( you can ask directions,buy things etc but it is almost impossible to express ideas and concepts), as I can attest !
Malcolm