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Oct 25, 2023 15:22
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French term
Marin d'État
French to English
Other
Ships, Sailing, Maritime
Birth certificate
Hi,
I am currently translating a French birth certificate for Australia and the father's profession is "Marin d'État".
Could this be "Navy employee"?
Thanks
I am currently translating a French birth certificate for Australia and the father's profession is "Marin d'État".
Could this be "Navy employee"?
Thanks
Discussion
There are big differences between dictionaries, and between the UK and the US, in the definition of 'sailor'. But both the Royal and US Navies refer to all their employees as sailors.
My first thought was 'naval officer', but he might not be an officer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Australian_Navy