Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
Conférences thématiques
English translation:
Themed talks
French term
Conférences thématiques
Part of a travel brochure. The "conférences thématiques" presumably refers back to what is being provided by XXX, the Cross Country World Champion. I'm thinking of something along the lines of "themed discussions", but would appreciate any opinions or other ideas. Thanks in advance.
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Michael H G (X)
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Catharine Cellier-Smart
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Constantinos Faridis (X)
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Philippe ROUSSEAU
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Non-PRO (1): Rob Grayson
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Proposed translations
Themed talks
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Thanks Jean
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Karen Stokes
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Thanks Karen
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Tony M
: Sounds more natural to my UK ears; although I almost feel it ought to be 'talks on themes' — but then what on earth else would they be on?! I guess the 'themed' bit is almost redundant in EN, really...
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Thanks Tony
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Marian Vieyra
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Thanks Marian
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Evans (X)
: as opposed to talks about nothing whatsoever :-)
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Thanks Gilla
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Michel F. Morin
: Est-ce que vraiment le verbe "to theme" est d'usage courant...
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Mais comment pouvez-vous "disagree" si vous-même vous n'êtes pas certain de la chose ? "Themed" comme adjectif est très couramment utilisé... tapez "themed" sur Google pour voir...
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Martyn Greenan
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Merci Martyn
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David Salas
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Merci David
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Thematic Conferences
www.cimne.upc.es/.../link3.htm
18 Jul 2010 ... Thematic conferences, Organisers. Mental Health in Youth and Education 29-30 September 2009 (Stockholm), Commission/Sweden ...
ec.europa.eu/.../conferences/index_en.htm
17 Sep 2010 ... Thematic conferences · Summer schools. Publications and reports ... AEGIS Thematic Conference Uppsala, Sweden, May 27-28, 2004 ...
www.aegis-eu.org/Conferences.htm
VipIMAGE 2011 - III ECCOMAS THEMATIC CONFERENCE ON COMPUTATIONAL VISION AND MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING Real Marina Hotel & Spa, Olhão, Algarve, ...
www.conferencealerts.com/seeconf.mv?q...
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Tony M
: 'conférence' is very often a faux ami in this sort of context — and I feel pretty sure that is indeed the case here
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Reunion
The Smart Solution
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: French to English, Creoles & Pidgins (French-based Other) to English, English
Thematic talks
"For adults, the Reserve offers guided walks with thematic talks by professional researchers, short courses, and a community lecture series. "
http://www.ia.ucsb.edu/ps/community.aspx
"Regular programmes like storytelling sessions, book displays and exhibitions, thematic talks and seminars, group visits and community talks were organised throughout the year. "
http://www.yearbook.gov.hk/2004/en/19_16.htm
"Guided tours for students to watch EAG events, thematic talks, school roving exhibitions and seminars, 2009 EAG mascots colouring/drawing competition, the "school cheerleading programme"will be organised."
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Sorry, here's the link for the last quote : http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ppr_release_det2.php?id=935
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BOB DE DENUS
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Thank you Bob !
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Sheila Wilson
29 mins
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Thank you Sheila !
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mimi 254
2 hrs
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thank you Mimi !
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Michel F. Morin
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merci Michel !
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France
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Native in: French (Variant: Standard-France) 
Works in: English to French, Tagalog to French, Latin to French, and 3 more.
Topics for conference
http://www.larousse.fr/dictionnaires/anglais-francais/topic
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Ou encore special-interest conference, par analogie à "special-interest holiday", vacances à thème.
Voir http://www.larousse.fr/dictionnaires/francais-anglais/à thèm...
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Conférence, ici, pourrait être ce monologue officiel auquel nous sommes habitués, ou être un anglicisme à traduire plutôt par "réunion autour d'un thème", où on trouve le débat en supplément.
Discussion
Cela dit, j'ai effectivement été voir "themed" sur Google, et je persiste à préférer "thematic".