Sep 21, 2012 08:11
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French term

homme de challenge

French to English Other Idioms / Maxims / Sayings
I just came across this term in a winter sports context. Does it have any idiomatic meaning that goes deeper than its literal meaning, or does it just mean a man who can/likes to take on a challenge? This is from a communications kit for the release of a winter sports magazine.

Le Calendrier complet des compétitions de sports d’hiver au programme de la saison :
Championnats du Monde, Coupes du Monde, manifestations élites et populaires, événements prestiges (encart jeté / 16 pages)
Un avant-goût de l’hiver olympique !
Bienvenue au ski !
Je suis un homme de challenge !
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Discussion

Verginia Ophof Sep 23, 2012:
bring it on !! I like MoiraB's suggestion !!
philgoddard Sep 21, 2012:
I think Wolf's question is important - we need a lot more context. Specifically, who is "je"? The literal translations suggested would probably sound odd in context, just as "bienvenue au ski" can't be translated as "welcome to skiing".
MoiraB Sep 21, 2012:
I think Wolf's 'Bring it on!' would work excellently. Colloquial, shows he's up for anything (or at least everything that's just been mentioned).
Wolf Draeger Sep 21, 2012:
A little more context Hi Roberta, where/how will the phrase be used? Its translation could vary depending on its use; for instance, if it's on the cover of the mag, it could be phrased as a question: are you up for a challenge? or if it relates to a feature article on an athlete, then gallagy's and Alan's suggestions could work or be shortened to: I love a challenge! or changed to: Bring it on! and so forth. What's the immediate context?

Proposed translations

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man for a challenge

No hidden meaning and no right or wrong answer, just a matter of sharp, snappy style - the shorter the better.

"I'm your man for a challenge!" could fill the bill.
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agree AllegroTrans
55 mins
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man who loves/likes to take on a challenge

here's the expression used which shows this meaning

http://www.lechallenger.com/carteron-abat-ses-cartes-je-suis...

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or

a man not afraid (to take on) of a challenge

can't see there's any hidden meaning here
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agree AllegroTrans
52 mins
Thanks AT:-)
agree kashew
3 hrs
Thanks Kashew:-)
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3 hrs

challenge-oriented

I'm a challenge-oriented man!
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4 days

map up for a challenge

HTH

"up for" quite colloquial, needs to fit in with the tone of the rest of your text.
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