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French to English translations [PRO] Bus/Financial - Internet, e-Commerce
French term or phrase:une brique « Google »
Ainsi, les multiples acquisitions dans le domaine (social networks) n’ont pas encore fait naître une brique « Google » capable de concurrencer Facebook ( voir les récentes initiatives de Google dans le domaine de la recherche sociale avec le nouvel outil +1)
But the text speaks of ONE brique, not a bunch of briqueS, so I thought they were speaking of Facebook as a brique. Now it's clearer, I agree with your comment, thanks.
But Vera, your text doesn't refer to Facebook as a 'brique' — it only refers to Google 'briques', which might well be regarded as 'components' which, taken all together, might give Google some functionalities similar to F/B.
But Vera, your text doesn't refer to Facebook as a 'brique' — it only refers to Google 'briques', which might well be regarded as 'components' which, taken all together, might give Google some functionalities similar to F/B.
Hi, I don't think we can speak of Facebook as a brique - a simple "composant." Unless they meant Google invents a bunch of composants which are capable to compete with Facebook. But Facebook is an entire system, not a mere component. I wondered if they didn't mean "brique" in a non-tech way, as a concept block, a whole new idea or application. Any thoughts?
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component
Explanation: Il s'agit de brique logicielle, qui peut aussi se dire "composant" en français (voir lien)
Victor_T Local time: 20:27 Specializes in field Native speaker of: French PRO pts in category: 4
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Thank you!
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Asker: Hi, I don't think we can speak of Facebook as a brique - according to the definition you posted.
Asker: I explained more of my reply in the discussion session.
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"Google" building block
Explanation: I've checked it out, it's looking good.
Another social network BUILDING BLOCK: profiles in Google maps | Millions of users have now their own Google Maps with placemarks, statements and objects ...
amjadiqbal.com/another-social-network-building-block-profiles-in-google- maps.htm
So, are we getting some really amazing site from Google to compete with Facebook ? is this secret profile a BUILDING BLOCK to 'GOOGLE ME'? ...
igurutalks.com/google/sergy-brin-secret-facebook-profile/
Facebook seems to understand the BUILDING BLOCK web. They are providing means for Yelp ... Now look at Google. Google understands this well. ...
staynalive.com/articles/web-3-0-the-building-block-web/
The core BUILDING BLOCK is the Like button,” said Justin about the way in ... Facebook Ads. While Google ads are focused on sales—20% off a ...
blog.hubspot.com/.../5-Key-Tools-for-Effective-Facebook-Marketing.aspx
are basically the first BUILDING BLOCK of Google's social strategy. .... I prefer to hand my data to Google over facebook. ...
blog.webdistortion.com › Google
Will Google use this as a BUILDING BLOCK for Google Circles, or any of the rumored versions of a 'Facebook killing' social network? ... www.scribd.com › Business/Law › Marketing
xxxBourth Local time: 20:27 Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 12
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One of the reasons I thought they might be referring to the operating system, was the fact that a 'brick' in the sense of a building block doesn't really seem to be appropriate as Vera points out in the discussion above.
The fact that the French 'brique' is in the singular doesn't surprise me, even if it is referring to Bricks OS.
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