SOME ISSUES IN THE TRANSLATION OF UZBEK PROVERBS INTO FRENCH

Abstract

This article examines the main linguistic, cultural, and semantic challenges encountered in translating Uzbek proverbs into French. Proverbs, as condensed carriers of collective wisdom and cultural identity, often contain figurative meanings, metaphorical expressions, and nationally specific imagery. The study applies a comparative and descriptive approach to analyze translation strategies such as literal translation, functional equivalence, adaptation, and paraphrasing. The findings reveal that the lack of direct equivalents, cultural asymmetry, and differences in metaphorical systems significantly complicate the translation process. The article concludes that achieving pragmatic and cultural equivalence is more important than preserving the original form, and translators must adopt flexible strategies depending on context.