Inclusive language in medical texts and medical translation in French

In French, the grammatical rule of the generic masculine, known as neutral, reveals a patriarchal worldview. This article looks at the consequences of this way of writing in medical texts and in medical translation. It also gives suggestions on how to write medical texts and translate in French in a more inclusive way.

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Medical Writing
Published
2024-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.56012/jkki4441
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Translation Studies and Practices
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Inclusive language in medical texts and medical translation in French

Aurélie Gobèt
Medical Writing
Translation Studies and Practices
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Inclusive language in medical texts and medical translation in French

Aurélie Gobèt
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Abstract

In French, the grammatical rule of the generic masculine, known as neutral, reveals a patriarchal worldview. This article looks at the consequences of this way of writing in medical texts and in medical translation. It also gives suggestions on how to write medical texts and translate in French in a more inclusive way.

Medical WritingVol. 33(4)
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Translation Studies and Practices
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