Intérêt du dispositif

English translation: Purpose of the device

10:22 Jan 13, 2002
French to English translations [PRO]
French term or phrase: Intérêt du dispositif
This is in the breakdown of a training course in airport security, specifically under the heading "Presentation of the regulations applicable to air freight security"
Linebyline
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:39
English translation:Purpose of the device
Explanation:
If it fits into your context
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Magali Fauchet (X)
Local time: 12:39
Grading comment
Thanks very much indeed,
Joanna
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Summary of answers provided
4 +4advantages of this plan of action
DPolice
4 +1Purpose of the device
Magali Fauchet (X)
5the advantages of the structures in place
mckinnc
4Purpose of this operation
Richard Flight
4Importance of the disposition
Pierre POUSSIN
4benefits of this procedure
VBaby


  

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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Purpose of the device


Explanation:
If it fits into your context

Magali Fauchet (X)
Local time: 12:39
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in pair: 8
Grading comment
Thanks very much indeed,
Joanna

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jacqueline McKay (X)
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Purpose of this operation


Explanation:
I agree with the above - it's just that it could also be a set of measures, and not just equipment, in which case "operation" is more appropriate

Richard Flight
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Importance of the disposition


Explanation:
That could be O.K..

Pierre POUSSIN
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advantages of this plan of action


Explanation:
device suggests something mechanical, like "a scanning device". Dispositif is much more general more a programme than a particular device.
Intérêt suggests a comparison between what was done before and the new "dispositif". "Purpose" does not imply any improvement or change.

DPolice
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Guereau: Purpose is inadequate here
59 mins

agree  Ineke Hardy
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agree  Yolanda Broad
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agree  French_Engl
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the advantages of the structures in place


Explanation:
Is what I would say

mckinnc
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benefits of this procedure


Explanation:
There might be a better term for dispositif, but benefits beats some of the other suggestions.


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