Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

autonomie personnelle

English translation:

can work independently (have personal access to XYZ)

Added to glossary by Nikki Scott-Despaigne
Jun 23, 2002 18:52
21 yrs ago
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French term

autonomie personnelle et logistique

French to English Other level of proficiency - software (architect)
Looking for a nice turn of phrase here to emphasize the scope of the applicant's proficiency with regard to the software.

A newly qualified architect fine-tuning his CV and letter of application (unsolicited) for entry-level position within a firm. Description of his computing/IT skills.

« Informatique :
- Autonomie personelle et logistique sur l’utilisation de logiciels de dessin 2D/3D
compatible Autocad et 3DsMax, image et film de synthèse, montage vidéo et chaîne graphique. »

Discussion

Non-ProZ.com Jun 23, 2002:
Quick thought Just thought this might not be describing his proficiency, but that he might be saying he possesses / has access to his own software and can work independently (from home, for example). Apologies to first three answerers. Feel free to consider this possibility!
Non-ProZ.com Jun 23, 2002:
Quick thought Just thought this might not be describing his proficiency, but that he might be saying he possesses / hahis own software and can work referring to an abi

Proposed translations

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I am fully conversant and able to work independently with..

if you want to keep 'autonomy' and 'logistics', I would rephrase slightly using autonomic and logistical.

My personal approach to....is totally autonomic and logistical



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Note added at 2002-06-24 07:54:17 (GMT)
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I am not restricted logistically in accessing....
Independent means of accessing...from any location

Ideas to follow on from your added notes.
hth
Peer comment(s):

agree Barbara Stephens : This one flows the best.
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agree markmx
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agree jkjones : this is most likely what is intended
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Sorry for having overlooked the grading on this one. Yes, this is no doubt the meaning which was intended. Thank you for your help."
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personal autonomy and logistics

ok

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Note added at 2002-06-23 19:37:32 (GMT)
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or logistic
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disagree hartran (X) : I think logistique is used as an adjective here.
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personal and logistical self-reliance

Used a thesaurus to get 'autonomy' into a meaningful/powerful expression for a cv to indicate the person's ability to work on his/her own without needing to lean on others.
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