correction d'épreuves
The English phrase "copy editing" is translated into French as correction d'épreuves.
correction d'épreuves refers to the technical process of correcting printed material and preparing it for publication. If you want to describe the job or the specific task being performed, you can use le travail de correction. To refer to the person doing the work, use correcteur for a man or correctrice for a woman.
Meaning: correction of printed material and preparation (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase correction d'épreuves literally means "correction of proofs", where épreuves refers to the printed proofs or galley proofs used in publishing.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, you may hear révision de texte more frequently than relecture et correction de texte.
Did you know?
- The process of correction d'épreuves is often where French linguistic purists aggressively remove anglicismes from a writer's work.
- The word épreuves used in this context is a linguistic cousin to the word used for 'trials' or 'ordeals' in life, highlighting the testing nature of printing.
- In France, the professional title for a copy editor is often secrétaire de rédaction, which suggests a clerical role rather than an editorial one.
Examples in context
- Il travaille dans la correction d'épreuves.He works in copy editing.
- La correction d'épreuves est une tâche minutieuse.Copy editing is a meticulous task.
- Nous devons finir la correction d'épreuves avant demain.We must finish the copy editing before tomorrow.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a book project in an office.
- ChloéGabriel, as-tu commencé la correction d'épreuves ?Gabriel, have you started the copy editing?
- GabrielPas encore, je finis d'abord la mise en page.Not yet, I'm finishing the layout first.
- ChloéD'accord, on doit envoyer le texte demain.Okay, we have to send the text tomorrow.
- GabrielJe m'en occupe juste après, Chloé.I'll take care of it right after, Chloé.
