Glossary entry (derived from question below)
anglais term or phrase:
useful busywork
français translation:
petits travaux utiles
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JennyC08 (X)
May 31, 2005 18:59
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anglais term
JennyC08 (X)
useful busywork
anglais vers français
Sciences
Médecine (général)
Contexte : Conseils pour développer son QE (quotient émotionnel). Je n'arrive pas à trouver une tournure pour cette expression (qui est un peu paradoxale, non ?)
"Use time out productively to do some *useful busywork* and use a relaxation exercise"
Merci !
"Use time out productively to do some *useful busywork* and use a relaxation exercise"
Merci !
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Diane de Cicco
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France
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petits travaux utiles
... genre faire la vaisselle (on peut réfléchir à plein de choses pendant ce temps-là tout en faisant quelque chose d'utile).
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Note added at 11 mins (2005-05-31 19:11:15 GMT)
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On peut aussi dire \"menus travaux\"
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Note added at 11 mins (2005-05-31 19:11:15 GMT)
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On peut aussi dire \"menus travaux\"
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Comment: "Merci beaucoup !"
7 heures
profitez-en pour faire quelque chose d'utile
autre idée
11 heures
pour effectuer des tâches essentielles utiles
my take
11 heures
travaux actifs et utiles
x
12 heures
Conor McAuley
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petites tâches utiles
busywork - what kids get to do in American schools to keep they busy (and hopefully quiet).
I don't think it has anything to do with "chores" (small jobs that kids do in the US for their parents), but I guess it depends on the full context.
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Note added at 12 hrs 45 mins (2005-06-01 07:44:55 GMT)
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In an adult context: washing-up (as Diane says), washing your car, mowing the lawn, hoovering, polishing stuff, etc
I don't think it has anything to do with "chores" (small jobs that kids do in the US for their parents), but I guess it depends on the full context.
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Note added at 12 hrs 45 mins (2005-06-01 07:44:55 GMT)
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In an adult context: washing-up (as Diane says), washing your car, mowing the lawn, hoovering, polishing stuff, etc
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