loan translation
US /ˈloʊn trænsˌleɪʃən/
UK /ˈloʊn trænsˌleɪʃən/
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traduction-calque, calque
a word or phrase introduced into a new language by translating its component parts, often resulting in a literal or somewhat awkward expression in the new language
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The term 'skyscraper' is a loan translation from Dutch 'wolkenkrabber'.
Le terme 'gratte-ciel' est une traduction-calque du néerlandais 'wolkenkrabber'.
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Many technical terms in computing are loan translations from English.
De nombreux termes techniques en informatique sont des traductions-calques de l'anglais.