Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

marqueur du paysage

English translation:

landscape marker

Added to glossary by JaneD
Nov 18, 2014 10:04
9 yrs ago
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French term

marqueur du paysage

French to English Other Archaeology Archaeology Master's study subject summary
In a summary of a study subject for a Master's, about the archaeological approach to churches and the funerary areas associated with them. Context: "Ce projet participe pleinement à la mise en valeur du patrimoine d’Aquitaine puisque l’église, lieu de mémoire par excellence, constitue un **marqueur du paysage** jusqu’à l’époque contemporaine." The study covers the relation between the churches as they developed and the funeral practices at the time. Any ideas gratefully received!
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landmark
Change log

Nov 24, 2014 10:15: JaneD Created KOG entry

Proposed translations

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landscape marker, or marker in the landscape

This is about stamping authority on the landscape in terms of a visible monument. However, I feel that you don't need to explicitly state that as it will be understood in the context of the subject being discussed.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks for your help."
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landmark

Could this fit the bill?
Peer comment(s):

agree Miranda Joubioux (X) : definitely does in my opinion
57 mins
Thanks Miranda.
agree cjohnstone : ou environment landmark?
3 hrs
Thanks cjohnstone.
agree B D Finch
11 hrs
Thanks BD.
agree Jane Phillips
5 days
Thanks Jane.
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made its mark on the landscape

I agree with JaneD's point about stamping authority on the landscape. It's not quite the same as landmark, which is point de répère.

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Note added at 5 hrs (2014-11-18 15:08:32 GMT)
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Marqueur is more active, implying that the church is doing something rather than just sitting there.
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Reference comments

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Reference:

landmark

SOED

A conspicuous object in a landscape, serving as a (navigational) guide; any prominent object in a neighbourhood or district.
Peer comments on this reference comment:

agree B D Finch
10 hrs
Thanks
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