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diff --git a/doc/development/i18n/translation.md b/doc/development/i18n/translation.md index e1c02c2c9c2..ed205c20c0d 100644 --- a/doc/development/i18n/translation.md +++ b/doc/development/i18n/translation.md @@ -61,8 +61,12 @@ This helps maintain a logical connection and consistency between tools (e.g. ### Formality -The level of formality used in software varies by language. -For example, in French we translate `you` as the formal `vous`. +The level of formality used in software varies by language: + +| Language | Formality | Example | +| -------- | --------- | ------- | +| French | formal | `vous` for `you` | +| German | informal | `du` for `you` | You can refer to other translated strings and notes in the glossary to assist determining a suitable level of formality. @@ -75,18 +79,22 @@ ethnicity. In languages which distinguish between a male and female form, use both or choose a neutral formulation. +<!-- vale gitlab.Spelling = NO --> For example in German, the word "user" can be translated into "Benutzer" (male) or "Benutzerin" (female). Therefore "create a new user" would translate into "Benutzer(in) anlegen". +<!-- vale gitlab.Spelling = YES --> ### Updating the glossary To propose additions to the glossary please -[open an issue](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/issues?scope=all&utf8=✓&state=all&label_name[]=Category%3AInternationalization). +[open an issue](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues?scope=all&utf8=✓&state=all&label_name[]=Category%3AInternationalization). ## French Translation Guidelines ### Inclusive language in French +<!-- vale gitlab.Spelling = NO --> In French, the "écriture inclusive" is now over (see on [Legifrance](https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichTexte.do?cidTexte=JORFTEXT000036068906&categorieLien=id)). So, to include both genders, write “Utilisateurs et utilisatrices” instead of “Utilisateur·rice·s”. When space is missing, the male gender should be used alone. +<!-- vale gitlab.Spelling = YES --> |