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Various terms from tourism site

English translation: Hoping that the 3rd time trying is a charm!

12:26 Jun 27, 2000
French to English translations [PRO]
French term or phrase: Various terms from tourism site
Can anyone help with the following:
1.(To do with golf) Prix S.D.V.M. What is S.D.V.M.?
2.(A trip to the town of Epinal)Visite de l'Imagerie et croisière sur le Canal de l'Est. How would you translate l’Imagerie in this context ?
3.170 ans de sapeurs pompiers à Vittel. Sapeurs pompiers?
4.Salon d'Honneur de l'Hôtel de Ville. Salon d'Honneur ?
5.Maison du tourisme – tourist home (american English)???
6.Découverte d'une distillerie artisanale- traditional or small scale distillery maybe ???
Derek
English translation:Hoping that the 3rd time trying is a charm!
Explanation:
1. I found no explanation for the acronym. Leave it as is.
2. L'Imagerie was a unique institution in France. Keep the French name.
3. Fire brigade. The usual term is now "pompiers". "Sapeurs" refers to the earlier function, that pof undermining city walls, etc.
4. Reception hall.
5. Tourism Office (In some cities here in the USA it may be called:CVB, i.e., Convention and Visitors Bureau.)
6. " Artisanal" often means "cottage industry."
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Summary of answers provided
naI can help with a couple off the bat
Martin Perazzo
naImagerie d'Épinal
Martin Perazzo
na"Imagerie d'Épinal"
Martin Perazzo
naHoping that the 3rd time trying is a charm!
rnoel (X)


  

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I can help with a couple off the bat


Explanation:
3. sapeurs-pompiers would be the fire brigade or squad
4. salon d'honneur would be the assembly hall or conference room
5. maison du tourisme = tourist office
6. Go with traditional ("artisan" doesn't quite fit in the context)
Hope it helps.
Martin J. Perazzo

Martin Perazzo
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Imagerie d'Épinal


Explanation:
Look at the following website, might help. A search in Altavista turned out 10 matches for "Imagerie d'Épinal".
Regards,
Martin J. Perazzo

http://www.bm-lyon.fr/chomarat/3.htm

Martin Perazzo
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"Imagerie d'Épinal"


Explanation:
Apparently, Épinal, a city in Lorraine, is famous for its prints. Do a search in Altavista or other search engine and you'll find information about the subject.
Cheers!

Martin

Martin Perazzo
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16 hrs
Hoping that the 3rd time trying is a charm!


Explanation:
1. I found no explanation for the acronym. Leave it as is.
2. L'Imagerie was a unique institution in France. Keep the French name.
3. Fire brigade. The usual term is now "pompiers". "Sapeurs" refers to the earlier function, that pof undermining city walls, etc.
4. Reception hall.
5. Tourism Office (In some cities here in the USA it may be called:CVB, i.e., Convention and Visitors Bureau.)
6. " Artisanal" often means "cottage industry."

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