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occupation d'attente

English translation: in a state of expectation /apprehension, We are simply waiting

22:53 Apr 26, 2005
French to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
French term or phrase: occupation d'attente
In a promotional piece for charitable activities in Africa:

Tous ont une occupation d’attente, répartis sur le Congo, l’Ouganda, le Rwanda, l’Afrique du sud, la Belgique ou d’autres pays Européens.

Thanks very much!

Harold
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English translation:in a state of expectation /apprehension, We are simply waiting
Explanation:
You can say (in a state of expectation/apprenhsion), (We do nothing but wait), (we are simply waiting), or for a satirical phrase (a mission of waiting. These are mere suggestions and only the context wpuld decide which is more suitable.
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umsarah
Local time: 06:40
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Thank you. Perhaps it was my fault by not providing more context but this appears to be a bit awkward in the context provided. It may be right per the "rough meaning" but I needed something a bit more 'elegant'. Point for trying, though!

Thanks very much,

Harold
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3in a state of expectation /apprehension, We are simply waiting
umsarah
3involved in peacetime missions
suezen


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in a state of expectation /apprehension, We are simply waiting


Explanation:
You can say (in a state of expectation/apprenhsion), (We do nothing but wait), (we are simply waiting), or for a satirical phrase (a mission of waiting. These are mere suggestions and only the context wpuld decide which is more suitable.

umsarah
Local time: 06:40
Native speaker of: Arabic
PRO pts in category: 1
Grading comment
Thank you. Perhaps it was my fault by not providing more context but this appears to be a bit awkward in the context provided. It may be right per the "rough meaning" but I needed something a bit more 'elegant'. Point for trying, though!

Thanks very much,

Harold
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involved in peacetime missions


Explanation:

preparatory and other measures to be taken in peacetime
peacetime training and educational programmes

suezen
Local time: 06:40
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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