Harmonized Translation: A Case Study from French to Serbian

This study builds on previous test cases to further investigate the challenges and possibilities of harmonized translation, focusing on the adaptation of a popular song from French into Serbian. It explores the complexities of preserving rhythm, emotional depth, and phonetic structure between two linguistically distinct yet culturally interconnected languages. The process required a careful and creative approach to reimagine poetic imagery and emotional resonance while ensuring linguistic fidelity. The findings demonstrate the success of harmonized translation in maintaining the original song's impact, showcasing its flexibility and potential for application across diverse linguistic contexts. This study adds another compelling example to the growing body of evidence supporting the robustness and versatility of harmonized translation methods.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-12-05
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17834689
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Translation Studies and Practices
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Harmonized Translation: A Case Study from French to Serbian

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Translation Studies and Practices
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Harmonized Translation: A Case Study from French to Serbian

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Abstract

This study builds on previous test cases to further investigate the challenges and possibilities of harmonized translation, focusing on the adaptation of a popular song from French into Serbian. It explores the complexities of preserving rhythm, emotional depth, and phonetic structure between two linguistically distinct yet culturally interconnected languages. The process required a careful and creative approach to reimagine poetic imagery and emotional resonance while ensuring linguistic fidelity. The findings demonstrate the success of harmonized translation in maintaining the original song's impact, showcasing its flexibility and potential for application across diverse linguistic contexts. This study adds another compelling example to the growing body of evidence supporting the robustness and versatility of harmonized translation methods.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
University of Belgrade (RS)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 28%
Translation Studies and Practices
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