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La Traduction Française des Noms Igbo pour la Préservation de la Nation Igbo
Abstract
Mots clés: La traduction en français, noms Igbo et identité nationale
English Abstract
Translation of some personal names from Igbo to French is an area of language study that has not been properly dealt with; such that if care is not taken, Igbo people will prefer to bear English names only, without envisaging any future danger. These names mark our identity both at national and international levels. Opting for English, French or German names will destroy our identity because Igbo names have their meanings and the circumstances that surround one’s birth or family experience determine the name given to a child. This paper will translate some of these personal names from Igbo to French for the interest of our francophone neighbours and French speaking countries in general so that our identity will not be marred .Also the method of translation used will be analyzed. This work will encourage the French speakers to learn or appreciate one of Nigeria’s national languages (Igbo).