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English translation: automatically ensures that they (measures, steps, etc.) are taken

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French term or phrase:	exécuter d'office
English translation:	automatically ensures that they (measures, steps, etc.) are taken
Entered by:	Victoria Burns

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19:48 Oct 14, 2008

French to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Law: Contract(s) / Tender contract

French term or phrase: exécuter d'office

I really can't come up with a natural-sounding English translation of the above term in the following phrase, though something tells me I'll be kicking myself shortly.

"Le Titulaire met en oeuvre tous les moyens pour assurer la conservation, la reprise et la poursuite des prestations à l'issue de la période d'ajournement ; il a droit à être indemnisé des frais que lui imposent ces obligations ainsi que du préjudice qu'il aura éventuellement subi du fait de l'ajournement. S'il ne prend pas les mesures nécessaires, l’Entreprise **les fait exécuter d'office** aux frais du Titulaire."

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Many TIA,

Vicky

Victoria Burns KudoZ activity Questions: 303 (10 open) (2 without valid answers) (16 closed without grading) Answers: 413 United Kingdom
Local time: 12:00

automatically ensures that they are taken

Explanation:
Trying to get something which does not sound too stilted but still covers the meaning.

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Robin Salmon
Australia
Local time: 22:00

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Many thanks to you all!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

4 +2

automatically ensures that they are taken

Robin Salmon

have them executed systematically/without consultation

imane stanton

5 -1

takes the necessary steps ex officio on behalf of-at the expense of ...

Nina Iordache

shall have them carried out as a matter of course at the expense of

MatthewLaSon

shall automatically procure the taking of such steps

Jane RM

2 -2

to distrain the expences of Titulaire

Sussie Sufyasih Umsari

Discussion entries: 1

Answers

1 hr confidence:

have them executed systematically/without consultation

Explanation:
I thought that "les" actually referred to the "obligations" not the "mesures necessaires" which are just a means to an end. which explains my leaning towards "executed"
Good luck

imane stanton
United States
Local time: 07:00
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English,

French

1 hr confidence:

peer agreement (net): -1

takes the necessary steps ex officio on behalf of-at the expense of ...

Explanation:
x officio 'from the office' By virtue of office or position; 'by right of office'. Often used when someone holds one position by virtue of holding another. A common misconception is that ex officio members of a committee or congress may not vote, but this is not guaranteed by that title.

(wikipedia latin phrases)

Nina Iordache
Romania
Local time: 14:00
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

Romanian
PRO pts in category: 6

2 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): -2

to distrain the expences of Titulaire

Explanation:
just an option.....

Sussie Sufyasih Umsari
Spain
Local time: 13:00
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

Indonesian

4 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

automatically ensures that they are taken

Explanation:
Trying to get something which does not sound too stilted but still covers the meaning.

Robin Salmon
Australia
Local time: 22:00
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 14

Grading comment

Many thanks to you all!

1 hr confidence:

shall have them carried out as a matter of course at the expense of

Explanation:
Hello,

les = les mesures nécesaires

d'office = automatiquement

I hope this helps.

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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-10-14 23:48:49 GMT)
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If this person doesn't take the necessary steps (mesures nécessaires), they will.

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Note added at 5 hrs (2008-10-15 01:01:01 GMT)
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or "shall automatically be carried out as the expense of..."

Perhaps, "automatically" is more current these days.

MatthewLaSon
Local time: 07:00
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 307

11 hrs confidence:

shall automatically procure the taking of such steps

Explanation:
another possibility, more UK

Jane RM
France
Local time: 13:00
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 96

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