instituting a claim

French translation: introduire une plainte

18:49 Jul 11, 2014
English to French translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general)
English term or phrase: instituting a claim
This is a report made by forensic experts concerning the verification of the quantum of damages suffered by a company.

The expression that I am having trouble with occurs in the following 2 sentences:

The company intends INSTITUTING A CLAIM against, inter alia, the xxx Government for the damages it has suffered as a consequence of the recommendations set out in paragraph 2.6 above.

Our instruction is that The company intends INSTITUTING A CLAIM in the sum of xxx, which claim amount is specified and tabulated in Figure 1 below...

I do not know if ‘instituting a claim’ is the same as ‘instituting proceedings’ and therefore do not know how to translate this expression.

Your input (and comments/explanations would be very welcome)
Cassandra Delacote
France
Local time: 08:21
French translation:introduire une plainte
Explanation:
It's a pretty word to say "press charges "
:)

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Diana Larmuseau
Belgium
Local time: 08:21
Grading comment
After much hesitation, I have decided to choose this answer for which I thank you. Not to say that the other answers are wrong, but I think this one fits best in the context.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +4engager/intenter une procédure/une action
AllegroTrans
4introduire une plainte
Diana Larmuseau
4 -1déposer une réclamation
François Begon
Summary of reference entries provided
voir
liz askew

Discussion entries: 2





  

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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
engager/intenter une procédure/une action


Explanation:
[...] has failed to participate in the mediation (provided that the right to issue proceedings is not prejudiced by a delay).
pantaenius.co.uk

[...] n'a pas participé à la médiation, sous réserve que le droit de lancer une procédure ne soit pas compromis par un retard.
pantaenius.fr

[...] FBTO), the ECJ has held that "Injured Parties" may issue proceedings against the opposing liability insurer in their home [...]
interiura.com

[...] la CJCE constate que la personne lésée peut intenter une action directement contre l'assureur devant le tribunal du lieu [...]

If the person involved wishes to take legal action, s/he must issue proceedings in the administrative court.
idm-diversity.org

[...] si la personne concernée veut agir directement en justice, elle doit engager une procédure devant le tribunal administratif.
idm-diversity.org


AllegroTrans
United Kingdom
Local time: 07:21
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 680
Notes to answerer
Asker: thank you, but according to the references you have posted, the translation you suggest would be for the term 'issue proceedings'. and that is not the term I wish to translate. I am not sure that 'instituting a claim' is the same as 'instituting proceedings' and that is why I asked this question. I have a feeling, it might mean something different?


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Duncan Moncrieff: Seems more nuanced and apt than "déposer plainte".
5 mins
  -> thank you

agree  Daryo: 'instituting a claim' / 'instituting proceedings'? can't find any fundamental difference, nor could see what it could be ... except style/language
11 hrs

agree  Annie Rigler
12 hrs

agree  HughDESS
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12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -1
déposer une réclamation


Explanation:
une traduction

Sur Google ; 230 000 "déposer une réclamation"

François Begon
France
Local time: 08:21
Native speaker of: French

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Daryo: Sur Google ; 230 000 "déposer une réclamation" is not a valid method for selecting a term, especially in a field like law
1 day 6 hrs
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2 days 5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
introduire une plainte


Explanation:
It's a pretty word to say "press charges "
:)



Diana Larmuseau
Belgium
Local time: 08:21
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
After much hesitation, I have decided to choose this answer for which I thank you. Not to say that the other answers are wrong, but I think this one fits best in the context.
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Reference comments


7 mins
Reference: voir

Reference information:
Translation of Porter plainte in French
translation.babylon.com › French Translation
Porter plainte Translation. Available on the following languages: English Other languages. Porter plainte in English. accuse, file a claim, gripe. Dictionary source:

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Note added at 8 mins (2014-07-11 18:57:52 GMT)
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French-English translation :: faire une réclamation ::
www.dictionary-french-english.com/en/dictionary.../faire un...
faire une réclamation = put in a claim. The French to English online dictionary. Check spelling and grammar. French-English translations. Over.

liz askew
United Kingdom
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 9
Note to reference poster
Asker: again, filing a claim is maybe not the same thing as 'instituting a claim'. I am looking for a very precise translation of this term.

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