3
Jul
2009
AUTHENTIFICATION
Dealing with colleagues from around the globe, the language barrier is always a factor. Most people are aware of the www.engrish.com which looks at Japanese signs which have translated incorrectly. My example today is Franglish, a French dialect and the word is “Authentification” which looks like a combination of two English words with almost opposite definitions.
The first word, and the word intended, is Authentication. Without delving into the exact definition, it is essentially a process which results in a validated proof of identity.
The second word is fiction, again loosing translated to imagination, fantasy and NOT fact.
Herein lies the comedy.. As far as I can make out, the definition for Authentification is a process which validates the proof of a fictional identity. It is probably how Shrek logs on at DreamWorks each morning.