Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
(prise [etc.]) du commerce
English translation:
commercially-available OR off-the-shelf (plug, etc.)
Added to glossary by
Tony M
Jan 18, 2006 10:41
18 yrs ago
French term
United Kingdom
BA(Hons), Dip Trans IOL, MCIL London
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, English
prise du commerce
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Engineering (general)
Hydraulic loading arm
DECONNEXION ELECTRIQUE
En présence de détecteurs sur la partie basse du Style 80, il existe un système de déconnexion électrique réalisé à partir de prise du commerce.
The context is a marine (hydraulic) loading arm. The 'Style 80' is a type of swivel joint on the arm. The electrical disconnection feature is an integrated safety mechanism - all this is clear, but unless I am missing something really obvious, what on earth is the 'prise du commerce' referring to?
En présence de détecteurs sur la partie basse du Style 80, il existe un système de déconnexion électrique réalisé à partir de prise du commerce.
The context is a marine (hydraulic) loading arm. The 'Style 80' is a type of swivel joint on the arm. The electrical disconnection feature is an integrated safety mechanism - all this is clear, but unless I am missing something really obvious, what on earth is the 'prise du commerce' referring to?
Proposed translations
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| 3 +2 | commercially-available plug |
Tony M
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| 3 +1 | standard socket / plug |
Sue Pasco (X)
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| 3 | socket connection |
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Proposed translations
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commercially-available plug
...or '...plug-&-socket combination', if it is talking about the mating pair.
That's what I'd usually understand it to mean; you might also say 'standard' or 'off-the-shelf', but I think 'commercially-available' is clearest.
It means 'as distinct from a custom designed and built device'
I don't think this is an 'integrated safety device'; I believe it simply means that 'where detectors are fitted on the lower part, they can be disconnected if necessary using a mating pair of commercially-available connectors [or plug & socket]'
Clearly, if you start fitting extra bits onto this lower arm or whatever, you need to provide a way of disconnecting them in the event that the arm has to be dismantled for some reason...
3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Indeed - and I had wondered if it simply meant this - and then dismissed it as I had never actually come across the expression 'du commerce' used in this way. Thanks for clearing this up."
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socket connection
hope it helps
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Peer comment(s):
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Tony M
: Naturally! But don't you think maybe that's skipping over the 'du commerce' bit?
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standard socket / plug
just an ordinary one available from a store
Peer comment(s):
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Tony M
: Yes, indeed, as I said in my answer; however, because the word 'standard' can have lots of different, specific meanings, it might not be the ideal term to use here? / No prob, I know the feeling! Don't care about my answer, just the linguistic worry...
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sorry Dusty, I didn't see that in your answer (in a rush as usual)
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Romanian Translator (X)
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thanks!
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