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Apr 27, 2014 12:15
10 yrs ago
French term

Le système

French to English Law/Patents Insurance Narration in of philosoph
This is the title of a description of the French Decennial Liability Insurance. Would we use "system" here? or would it be better to use something like "scheme" or "arrangement"?

The paragraph begins:

"Le système
Les articles 1792 et s. du Code civil consacrent le principe de présomption de responsabilité à l'égard du maître d'ouvrage (et des acquéreurs successifs) ..."

It sounds a bit odd saying "system" in English to me for this, but I am not sure what the commonly used term is here.
Proposed translations (English)
4 How it works
3 Principle
3 legal conjuncture/structure/system (at the time)
References
Similar document, I guess
Change log

Apr 27, 2014 13:41: Jessica Noyes changed "Term asked" from "Le système (In this context)" to "Le système"

Votes to reclassify question as PRO/non-PRO:

Non-PRO (2): B D Finch, AllegroTrans

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Discussion

Lara Barnett (asker) Apr 27, 2014:
To all Thank you for your comments. I think I will follow AllegroTrans idea and just use "system". Please post as question if you think this is appropriate. Otherwise I will close the question. Regards. Lara
Nikki Scott-Despaigne Apr 27, 2014:
Well yes. It all depends how "système" is being used : to describe structure or function, which is why firther context might help. "System" is probably safe. But without wider context to situate fuller meaning, it is difficult to read more than a very general interpretation.
AllegroTrans Apr 27, 2014:
Asker You need to go with your gut feeling then. If scheme or arrangement makes overall sense in the context, us one of them.
Lara Barnett (asker) Apr 27, 2014:
@ Nikki As mentioned in my question, I have considered using scheme or arrangement, but have found no similar title in either French or English with regard to definitions of this assurance.
Lara Barnett (asker) Apr 27, 2014:
Re: "Narration of philosoph..."`` Sorry if the specific field is misleading. I failed to change this entry since my last question, and it has gone through to this one. Apologies.
AllegroTrans Apr 27, 2014:
As it's a description of the Decennial Liability Insurance, I can see nothing wromg with "system" which is what it is after all. "Scheme" also works.
But what is "Narration in of philosoph" all about??
Nikki Scott-Despaigne Apr 27, 2014:
Perhpas a little more of the paragraph that follows will provide more clues. As it stands, I find no indication to the meaning of "système" here. It may be me. I suppose you have looked at the relevant article of the Code Civil for clues. You do not indicate what that research has produced.

Proposed translations

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Principle

Suggestion: "principle".
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How it works

I'm not particularly a fan of the "plain English" campaign, but I would make an exception here...
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10 hrs

legal conjuncture/structure/system (at the time)

Suggestion - I'd use conjuncture
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Reference comments

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Reference:

Similar document, I guess

Note from asker:
Thank you.
Peer comments on this reference comment:
agree AllegroTrans : Helpful
34 mins
I feared being ridiculous in a "Narration in of philosoph" context ::)). Thank you.
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