"canalisations publiques"

English translation: municipal pipes

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French term or phrase:"canalisations publiques"
English translation:municipal pipes
Entered by: Ken Fagan (X)

20:44 Jan 19, 2008
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
French term or phrase: "canalisations publiques"
the text states that "canalisations publiques" is an example of an "installation hydraulique" that can become damaged by an earthquake
Ken Fagan (X)
Local time: 00:29
municipal pipes
Explanation:
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Expialidocio (X)
France
Local time: 00:29
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thank you
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Summary of answers provided
5public (municipal) sewer
Lyudmila Gorbunova (married Zanella)
3 +1municipal pipes
Expialidocio (X)
4public sewers
B D Finch


  

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municipal pipes


Explanation:
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Expialidocio (X)
France
Local time: 00:29
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
thank you

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Bourth (X): Though I'd say "pipework". Stay general, because "canalisations" could also be water supply pipes, district heating pipes, etc.
3 hrs
  -> Indeed, "pipework" is a better solution.
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
public (municipal) sewer


Explanation:
public (municipal) sewer

Lyudmila Gorbunova (married Zanella)
Italy
Local time: 00:29
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 12
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
public sewers


Explanation:
See IATE.
http://iate.europa.eu

B D Finch
France
Local time: 00:29
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 121
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