Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
prestation
English translation:
service
Added to glossary by
Christian Trottier
Mar 10, 2002 16:35
22 yrs ago
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French term
Native French. Fast and accurate.
Native in: English 
, French
Works in: English to French, French to English, English to Malay, and 2 more.
prestation
Non-PRO
French to English
Tech/Engineering
The context is a statement of work. "Prestation" is usually translated as "benefit" but I don't think that fits in this context. I think it could be translated as "offering" but I'd like some expert opinion.
In this case the supplier will provide both services and products to the project.
"Ce chapitre détaillera les prestations et livrables identifiés dans le cahier des charges."
In this case the supplier will provide both services and products to the project.
"Ce chapitre détaillera les prestations et livrables identifiés dans le cahier des charges."
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +20 | services |
Steven Geller
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| 5 -1 | provision |
Stephen Finch
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| 4 | service |
Sladjana Stojanovic
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| 4 -1 | benefit payment,provision of capital, facility |
1964
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Proposed translations
+20
5 mins
Steven Geller
Works in: French to English, English to French, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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1246
Selected
services
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Note added at 2002-03-10 16:47:02 (GMT)
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This is the meaning (from Le Grand Dictionnaire Terminologique)...
Domaine(s) : administration publique
2 / 2
prestation n. f.
Déf. :
Fourniture d\'un service, d\'un travail.
Note(s) :
L\'administration est prestataire de services (à l\'État, aux administrés).
[1972]
http://www.granddictionnaire.com
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Note added at 2002-03-10 16:49:49 (GMT)
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This chapter will detail the services and deliverables identified in the [requirements / specifications] document.
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Note added at 2002-03-10 16:47:02 (GMT)
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This is the meaning (from Le Grand Dictionnaire Terminologique)...
Domaine(s) : administration publique
2 / 2
prestation n. f.
Déf. :
Fourniture d\'un service, d\'un travail.
Note(s) :
L\'administration est prestataire de services (à l\'État, aux administrés).
[1972]
http://www.granddictionnaire.com
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Note added at 2002-03-10 16:49:49 (GMT)
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This chapter will detail the services and deliverables identified in the [requirements / specifications] document.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
-1
5 mins
benefit payment,provision of capital, facility
alternative meanings from dictionary (In one of them also gives tax ??)
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Steven Geller
: I beg to differ, Sir. This is a tender. I do not see have either of the three of these suggestions can fit in that context. In this case "prestations" means "services".
10 mins
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Yes, you may be right,
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| neutral |
LJC (X)
: Steven, re your comment: you can have 'either' of 'two' or 'any' of 'three', but not 'either' of 'three'. o:)
14 hrs
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-1
1 hr
provision
I have translated this many times for French firms.
1 day 18 hrs
Sladjana Stojanovic
Serbia and Montenegro
Serbia and Montenegro
Serbia and Montenegro
Works in: English to French, English to Serbo-Croat, French to Bosnian, and 10 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
service
service
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