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on

French translation: Note

22:49 Dec 29, 2002
English to French translations [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: on
The light is on. / The car is turned on. /The website is turned on.
Lee DeYoung
French translation:Note
Explanation:
Often "on" is not translated separately but becomes part of the verb:

La lumière est allumée.
Le site web est actif.

Sometimes "on" is translated as "en marche":

La voiture est en marche.
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JCEC
Canada
Local time: 06:00
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4 +15Note
JCEC
3on/off
Pascale Dahan


  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +15
Note


Explanation:
Often "on" is not translated separately but becomes part of the verb:

La lumière est allumée.
Le site web est actif.

Sometimes "on" is translated as "en marche":

La voiture est en marche.


JCEC
Canada
Local time: 06:00
Native speaker of: French
PRO pts in pair: 3409

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16 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
on/off


Explanation:
If you are refering to these specific functions, in a car for example, where they are not translated, I would leave it as 'on/off' and not translate it.
Suggestion.

Pascale Dahan
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:00
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 61
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