Translation policy in Belgium (1792-1814). Linguistic Aspects

Abstract – This article presents some bilingual texts analyzed in the context of a research project on translation policy in Belgium during the so-called French period (1792-1814). The project focuses on official translations of administrative, legal and political texts from French into Flemish. It can be shown that the administration during the French Period in Belgium was not monolingual, as is often stated. The translations are the result of an official translation policy based on several national and regional decrees. The translational activities were organized partly on the national le... Mehr ...