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ses dimensions maximales

English translation: when [it is] maximised


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French term or phrase:lorsqu'elle atteint ses dimensions maximales
English translation:when [it is] maximised
Entered by: B D Finch
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09:44 Jan 14, 2012
French to English translations [PRO]
Science - Environment & Ecology / Forêts primaires des tropiques
French term or phrase: ses dimensions maximales
Sensibiliser le grand public au rôle de la diversité biologique lorsqu'elle atteint ses dimensions maximales.
tragedyqueen
Local time: 13:25
when [it is] maximised
Explanation:
To retain "lorsque".
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B D Finch
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Local time: 13:25
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Thanks BD!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1when [it is] maximised
B D Finch
4at its greatest extent
SJLD
4in its greatest extension/development
Drmanu49
3optimal biological diversity
Hilary Wilson


  

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in its greatest extension/development


Explanation:
IMO

Drmanu49
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optimal biological diversity


Explanation:
or maximal biological diversity

Example sentence(s):
  • "inform the public of the benefits of optimal biological diversity"
  • or the benefits of achieving, restoring, maintaining b.d. depending on context
Hilary Wilson
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neutral  Julie R: I'ts hard to say without seeing more of the context - ie. preceeding and following sentences...
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at its greatest extent


Explanation:
Trees for Life - Deforestation
www.treesforlife.org.uk/forest/humanimpacts/deforestation.h...
The peak for Scotland's woodlands was about 5000 years ago, when tree cover and diversity was at its greatest extent. The 'Caledonian Forest' is a poetic name

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Note added at 57 mins (2012-01-14 10:41:38 GMT)
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Also biological diversity = biodiversity

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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
when [it is] maximised


Explanation:
To retain "lorsque".

B D Finch
France
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PRO pts in category: 15
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Thanks BD!

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agree  Agnes Grand Fay
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Changes made by editors
Jan 19 - Changes made by B D Finch:
Edited KOG entrytragedyqueen's old entry - "ses dimensions maximales" => "when [it is] maximised"
Jan 19 - Changes made by tragedyqueen:
Created KOG entryKudoZ term => KOG term


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