International Journal of Literature and Language Studies
Vol. 5 No. 6 (2026): International Journal of Literature and Language Studies

CHALLENGES OF TRANSLATING FRENCH IDIOMS INTO UZBEK: LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES

Akromova Farizod Nuriddinovna (Senior Lecturer, Department of Romance-Germanic Languages Translation Studies Uzbekistan State World Languages University Tashkent, Uzbekistan)



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Publish Date
17 Jun 2026

Abstract

The translation of idiomatic expressions remains one of the most complex tasks in translation studies due to the close relationship between language and culture. French idioms often contain cultural references, historical allusions, and figurative meanings that do not have direct equivalents in the Uzbek language. This study examines the linguistic and cultural challenges encountered in translating French idioms into Uzbek and explores the strategies used by translators to preserve meaning and communicative effect. The article highlights the importance of cultural competence, contextual understanding, and translation equivalence in achieving accurate and natural translations. The findings suggest that successful translation of idioms requires not only linguistic knowledge but also a deep understanding of the cultural backgrounds of both source and target languages [1–4].

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ijlls

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Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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The mission of the International Journal of Literature and Language Studies (IJLLS) is to provide readers with the development of language studies in linguistics and literature. In addition to manuscripts that center on the study, we welcome manuscripts on a wide range of topics relating to the ...