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permanences d’information

English translation: manned information desk


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French term or phrase:permanences d’information
English translation:manned information desk
Entered by: Paul Hirsh
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15:59 Jan 11, 2009
French to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
French term or phrase: permanences d’information
Comment traduire le terme "permanence"?

http://www.cdc-coteauxdegaronne.fr/index.php?option=com_cont...


Merci
Rehab Mohamed
Egypt
Local time: 23:45
manned information desk
Explanation:
Permanence means somebody sitting there between x o'clock and y o'clock. I know because I have been asked to "assurer la permanence" at association fairs. Manning the stall, in other words.
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Paul Hirsh
France
Local time: 23:45
Grading comment
Un grand Merci!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +2information clinics
Helen Shiner
3 +3drop-in sessions
Eutychus
4 +1manned information desk
Paul Hirsh
4permanent information flow (or flux)Ellen Kraus


  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
permanent information flow (or flux)


Explanation:
that´s how I would term it.

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Note added at 7 Min. (2009-01-11 16:06:48 GMT)
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Most essential for improving the flow of information for environmental management. International Workshop on Strategies for Permanent Access to Scientific ...
stardata.nrf.ac.za/CODATA2005/presGyamfi-Aidoo&Govender.ppt - Ähnliche Seiten

Ellen Kraus
Local time: 23:45
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: Merci Ellen!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  writeaway: in the context provided??
1 min
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33 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
drop-in sessions


Explanation:
'permanence' is a real headache, but this might work here.

Example sentence(s):
  • What are Drop In Sessions? These are times set aside, usually at lunchtime, as a quick and easy way for you to access a student counsellor without having to make an appointment. During holiday times, they are available three times a week...

    Reference: http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/studentServicesCentre/Drop_...
    Reference: http://staff.napier.ac.uk/Services/SSS/Counselling/dropinses...
Eutychus
Local time: 23:45
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 15
Notes to answerer
Asker: Merci Eutychus!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  sueaberwoman: Maybe combine the 2 answers: drop-in information sessions or clinics? (Seems clearer, especially as English speakers would probably not be familiar with the organizations holding them.)
1 hr
agree  writeaway: or information desk. a couple of hours a day every several weeks, where people can drop in if they want to, isn't a clinic
1 hr
agree  Andrew Mason: Need tp keep the idea of drop-in even if you add information, because that maintains the notion of not needing an appointment which is the essence of 'permanance' in this context.
1 hr
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
information clinics


Explanation:
Refugee Legal Service Information Clinics
Please note that locations, dates and times of these clinics may change depending on demand for the service. Please use the contact numbers below to find out when the Information Clinic is open.

http://www.legalaidboard.ie/lab/publishing.nsf/Content/RLS_I...

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Until recently, Crystal Peaks was the only program of its type that we were aware of. In 2005 we held our first information clinic, designed to assist others interested in starting a similar ranch or ministry. Since then, quite a few more facilities have opened their doors to children and families as a result of these clinics and we are thrilled!

A Crystal Peaks clinic is not only a time for individuals to learn the nuts and bolts of creating a program similar, it is also a place for encouragement. Participants are able to meet with like-minded folks, support each other and share ideas.

Because we feel our program’s effectiveness is based on the hope that is only found through Christ, the message of Christ is central to each Clinic.
http://www.crystalpeaksyouthranch.org/OurProgram/Information...

Article 2: Day 1, Global Fund Information Clinics at the Partnership Forum

Before the official opening ceremony on Monday, December 08, the Global Fund Secretariat organized a series of information clinics on issues that most interest the different stakeholders. Seven clinics were presented twice in order to allow participants to attend at least two of these afternoon sessions. The main themes were: Global Fund architecture, country-level partnerships, Global Fund governance, program implementation, technical assistance, capacity development and global-level initiatives.



http://myglobalfund.com/blogs/updates/archive/2008/12/10/day...

Helen Shiner
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:45
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 11
Notes to answerer
Asker: Merci Helen!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  sueaberwoman: Maybe combine the 2 answers: drop-in information sessions or clinics? (Seems clearer, especially as English speakers would probably not be familiar with the organizations holding them.)
42 mins
  -> Thanks, sueaberwoman, I prefer clinic to session, but drop-in could be added, though I don't think it is necessary.
agree  cfraser: information sessions would likely suffice
54 mins
  -> Thanks cfraser, though I prefer clinic to session, since it is usually 'session with something or somebody' rather than the stand-alone 'clinic'.
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
manned information desk


Explanation:
Permanence means somebody sitting there between x o'clock and y o'clock. I know because I have been asked to "assurer la permanence" at association fairs. Manning the stall, in other words.

Paul Hirsh
France
Local time: 23:45
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Un grand Merci!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  MatthewLaSon: Yes, this is it!
2 hrs
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