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consistance

English translation: specifications

10:35 Apr 1, 2008
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering / Water mills
French term or phrase: consistance
Par courrier en date du 7 décembre, vous questionnez la Direction Départementale de l'agriculture et de la forêt (...) sur l'existence légale et la consistance de ce moulin établi sur la rivière Dronne.

J'ai bien compris que la consistance se rapportait au volume des eaux motrice, puissance, etc. mais je ne suis pas certaine de savoir comment le traduire.
Maryline PEIXOTO
United Kingdom
Local time: 03:22
English translation:specifications
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une suggestion...
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Christian Fournier
France
Local time: 04:22
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Merci - c'est ce que j'avais mis au départ en attendant de voir s'il y avait un terme plus précis...mais il semblerait que celui-ci soit le bon.
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specifications


Explanation:
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Christian Fournier
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Merci - c'est ce que j'avais mis au départ en attendant de voir s'il y avait un terme plus précis...mais il semblerait que celui-ci soit le bon.
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composition


Explanation:
Hello,

consistance = en quoi consiste quelque chose

It has to do with its composition (its "make-up", if you like)

I don't what else they'd be referring to.

I hope this helps.

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Note added at 13 hrs (2008-04-01 23:43:34 GMT)
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In real estate, it's used in contracts to mean "contents of property"


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