lecture faite et invitee a lire l'acte
English translation: Having heard this first reading has read the act and signed before us
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lecture faite et invitee a lire l'acte Explanation: "lecture faite" = the civil registrar has read the certificate aloud to the declaring party and any witnesses, and "invitee a lire l'acte" = the declaring party is offered the certificate to read for herself. 2 years of experience translating birth certificates this is standard notary/civil registrar wording |
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Having heard this first reading has read the act and signed before us Explanation: How's dat |
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bear witness to this statement, after having heard it read out loud and then read it herself, Explanation: Yes, it does mean that the document was read out loud first and then the person (the midwife) was asked to read it herself before signing it. "act" is not the right English here. "Acte" in french corresponds to a deed (if witnessed, and sealed, if you're going to be absolutely spot on). An "act" in English is a statute, an action/act. In context, "statement", "ded" or "document" would be appropriate. "signé" here would normally be translated by "witnessed" in such contexts. "Witness a document" in Englmish, means just that : read and then sign to confirm. |
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