Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

reconnaissance contradictoire

English translation:

joint inspection

Added to glossary by Simon Cole
Jan 5, 2011 14:20
13 yrs ago
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French term

reconnaissance contradictoire

French to English Tech/Engineering Construction / Civil Engineering duct/cable laying
Epuisements :
En dehors des épuisements à la charge du Titulaire, celui-ci doit prévoir l'installation de groupes électropompes pour l'évacuation des eaux de la nappe (si besoin).
Ces groupes sont adaptés au débit d'exhaure. Le pompage est réalisé avec soin pour éviter toute venue de fines et toute déstabilisation des ouvrages environnants. A cette fin, un constat des lieux et une ***reconnaissance contradictoire*** des installations des concessionnaires sont réalisés avant travaux, en présence d’un huissier et...
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Jan 10, 2011 09:24: Simon Cole Created KOG entry

Discussion

Mary Lalevee Jan 5, 2011:
"contradictoire" in this sort of context usually means "by both parties" or "joint". "Joint survey" of the facilities maybe? HTH

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joint inspection

contradictoire measn "in the presence of both parties".
this is an inspection so every one can agree that things were done correctly or to assess status prior to work beginning.
Note from asker:
Thanks - that confirms my guess.
Peer comment(s):

agree Richard Hedger : sounds good to me
1 min
thanks Richard
agree Bourth (X) : Joint survey, survey carried out jointly, etc.
10 mins
agree Mary Carroll Richer LaFlèche
55 mins
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cross check

could use this as well, contradictoire implies a survey by pro and con...double check
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joint acknowledgment

Hello,

Wouldn't that be closer here?

reconnaissance = acknowledgment

contradictoire = both sides (cross-check)

I hope this helps.
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