Nov 1, 2006 21:07
17 yrs ago
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French term
Biffer la mention inutile
French to English
Other
Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs
Congolese hospital birth record
Single line off to itself on a hospital birth record from the Congo. Any ideas? Thanks.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +3 | Delete inapplicable (item) |
Martin Cassell
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| 4 +2 | To cross out |
Louise Dupont (X)
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| 4 +1 | Cross out if inapplicable |
roneill
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| 3 +1 | Delete what does not apply |
ormiston
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| 4 | Delete as necessary |
ormiston
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Proposed translations
+3
4 mins
Martin Cassell
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
United Kingdom
25 years as a specialist communicator
Native in: English (Variant: UK)
Works in: French to English
Related KudoZ points
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24
Selected
Delete inapplicable (item)
really on its own, or is there perhaps a "OUI / NON" or similar lurking nearby ?
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Note added at 6 mins (2006-11-01 21:14:07 GMT)
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Common in forms - sometimes transl. as "Strike out whichever does not apply" but will depend on your context.
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Note added at 17 mins (2006-11-01 21:25:38 GMT)
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Variations include "delete as appropriate" - "Delete where inapplicable" - "delete the inapplicable" (ugh) - "delete the option(s) which do not apply" and so on and so on
... of course, in context the option could well be "M / F" ...
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Note added at 6 mins (2006-11-01 21:14:07 GMT)
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Common in forms - sometimes transl. as "Strike out whichever does not apply" but will depend on your context.
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Note added at 17 mins (2006-11-01 21:25:38 GMT)
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Variations include "delete as appropriate" - "Delete where inapplicable" - "delete the inapplicable" (ugh) - "delete the option(s) which do not apply" and so on and so on
... of course, in context the option could well be "M / F" ...
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Emanuela Galdelli
: I think both "delete inapplicable item" and "delete / erase what does not apply" are ok
18 mins
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| agree |
Ingeborg Gowans (X)
21 mins
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| agree |
Assimina Vavoula
37 mins
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I think in the context, strike out that which does not apply is best, well, applied. Thanks to all."
+1
10 mins
Delete what does not apply
another way of putting it ?
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Martin Cassell
: there are all kinds of variations
2 mins
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| agree |
Emanuela Galdelli
: I think both "delete inapplicable item" and "delete / erase what does not apply" are ok. You are right, but biffer means also "erase", it's one of secondary meanings. In any case, delete has many matches in google.
13 mins
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you may not be able to actually erase the item !
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| neutral |
Tony M
: "what does not apply" is poor, and not natural English
1 hr
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+2
21 mins
To cross out
Biffer c'est faire une croix ou un "x" sur ce qui n'est pas applicable.
On parle bien de biffer sur un papier???
On parle bien de biffer sur un papier???
+1
27 mins
Cross out if inapplicable
Or strike out if inapplicable
13. Regarding pertinent curricular materials:
I have developed specific Sustainability or Passive materials/handouts that I use (and that I am willing to share for use by other colleagues). Please cross out if inapplicable, and append or attach if possible.
I can highly recommend the following texts/videos or resource packages: (Please include following information:Text/Video, Author/Producer and Course in which used.)
13. Regarding pertinent curricular materials:
I have developed specific Sustainability or Passive materials/handouts that I use (and that I am willing to share for use by other colleagues). Please cross out if inapplicable, and append or attach if possible.
I can highly recommend the following texts/videos or resource packages: (Please include following information:Text/Video, Author/Producer and Course in which used.)
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Tony M
: In view of the original wording, I'd say it' more likely to be 'the one that is not applicable' or 'whichever is inapplicable', rather than '...if...'
1 hr
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Yes, it depends entirely on how the form is laid out. Thanks, Tony.
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8 days
French term (edited):
Biffer / rayez la mention inutile
Delete as necessary
I realise the question is closed but this phrase (found in a questionnaire) would cover many instances of usage
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