Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
résidences mobiles
English translation:
mobile residences
Added to glossary by
Gwynneth Kably
Apr 1, 2007 19:32
17 yrs ago
French term
mobil-homes, des résidences mobiles
French to English
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"Nous vous proposons des hébergements tout confort dans des mobil-homes, des résidences mobiles ou nos emplacements pour tentes, caravanes et camping cars"
Trying to work out the difference between a mobile home and the "residence mobile". And is there a difference between "mobilehome" and "mobile home" in English?
Trying to work out the difference between a mobile home and the "residence mobile". And is there a difference between "mobilehome" and "mobile home" in English?
Proposed translations
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| 3 +2 | mobile homes, mobile residences |
MatthewLaSon
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| 4 +1 | repetition |
Sheila Wilson
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| 4 | motor home / motor caravan , caravan |
Jennifer Levey
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| 3 +1 | trailers homes |
Pasquale Capo
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Proposed translations
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mobile homes, mobile residences
Hello,
I think the link below should help you.
Mobile residences is indeed used in English (RV's, mobile homes, caravans, etc)
A "mobile home" is a "mobile-home" in French.
I hope this helps.
I think the link below should help you.
Mobile residences is indeed used in English (RV's, mobile homes, caravans, etc)
A "mobile home" is a "mobile-home" in French.
I hope this helps.
Peer comment(s):
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Graham macLachlan
: I think you could add houseboats, barges, narrow boats and so on to the mobile residence list
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Thanks, Mactrad! I think "mobile residences" is a very broad and generic term, encompassing all living quarters which are mobile.
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cjohnstone
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Thanks, Catherine!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "thanks very much"
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24 mins
Sheila Wilson
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45
repetition
I'm sure that they are one and the same as far as a campsite goes. RML=résidence mobile légère which can be a bit broader than the standard mobile home, which is essentially an English term. But, for a campsite, where's the difference? Some French campsites wanting to distinguish between older/newer or basic/luxury accommodation use chalet or bungalow as alternatives to mobil-home.
See ref for the legal definition of RML
See ref for the legal definition of RML
Peer comment(s):
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katsy
: I've always been surprised that 'mobil-home' is precisely not 'mobile' - like a huge camping car, but placed permanently on a campsite, fixed into the ground. Is this why two types are mentioned?/Yes, very clear - no need to find 2 terms then:-)
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I know exactly what you mean, Katsy, but the law is quite clear on the mobile aspect (see my ref) but doesn't differentiate between the two
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David Goward
: Campsite rentals tend to split into two main categories: accommodation (mobile homes and, nowadays, chalets and bungalows) and pitch only (for tents, caravans and motor homes). If a distinction is being made here, it's between mobile homes and chalets.
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Thanks David
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Jennifer Levey
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motor home / motor caravan , caravan
In popular UK English-speak - i.e. without reference to legal definitions of these or similar terms that may or may not be relevant to Gwynneth's question and quite possible differ from one counzry to another:
mobil-home --> motor home or motor caravan
résidence mobile --> caravan, mobile home
the primary difference being that the former are self-propelled and the latter are pulled by a separate vehicle.
Consequently, the best translation depends entirely on CONTEXT.
mobil-home --> motor home or motor caravan
résidence mobile --> caravan, mobile home
the primary difference being that the former are self-propelled and the latter are pulled by a separate vehicle.
Consequently, the best translation depends entirely on CONTEXT.
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Evi Prokopi (X)
: caravan :)
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David Goward
: Sorry, a mobil-home is definitely not a "motor home" (un camping-car)
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Pasquale Capo
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trailers homes
just a guess...PC
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Note added at 5 hrs (2007-04-02 01:19:15 GMT)
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for anyone who has seen the show "Trailer Park Boys" it would make more sense...
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Note added at 5 hrs (2007-04-02 01:19:15 GMT)
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for anyone who has seen the show "Trailer Park Boys" it would make more sense...
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TinaA
: Trailer sounds good to me and then you could have RV (recreational vehicle) for the mobil home
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Swatchka
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David Goward
: Apart rom the incorrect grammar, "trailer" is synonymous with "caravan" in UK English; "caravans" fall into the second category (emplacements)
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I agree that these trailers comunities are peculiar of the U.S....
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