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en statique

English translation: not operating


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06:55 Dec 1, 2011
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering
French term or phrase: en statique
This is from an article about a new bitumen sprayer:

Aller jusqu'au client et lui présenter la machine "in situ" (en statique, sans liant) constitue une excellente manière de marquer ses avantages technologiques novateurs.

Thanks!
Ysabel812
English translation:not operating
Explanation:
Like having a car salesman drive round with a car you might be interested in, then turning off the engine and not letting you drive it.

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Note added at 51 mins (2011-12-01 07:46:56 GMT)
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"Drive round ... to YOUR house ... with a car ..."
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not operating


Explanation:
Like having a car salesman drive round with a car you might be interested in, then turning off the engine and not letting you drive it.

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Note added at 51 mins (2011-12-01 07:46:56 GMT)
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"Drive round ... to YOUR house ... with a car ..."

xxxBourth
Local time: 20:49
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agree  Nikki Scott-Despaigne: an in the opposite of "dynamique", in movement, running, operating.
13 mins

agree  Alistair Ian Spearing Ortiz
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