Glossary entry (derived from question below)
français term or phrase:
ancienneté dans un poste
anglais translation:
long service
Added to glossary by
Martine Brault
Jul 22, 2004 12:01
20 yrs ago
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français term
ancienneté
français vers anglais
Affaires / Finance
Entreprise / commerce
"l’ancien représentant se rendra à l’Assemblée Générale de celle–ci, accompagné du nouveau représentant, afin de prendre part aux votes et ce, compte tenu de son ANCIENNETĖ dans cette fonction." (my capitals)
In the above sentence, I take it to mean one of two things:
1) the former representative is entitled to participate in the votes because of his long service
OR
2) the former representative is entitled to participate in the votes despite no longer holding the position (i.e. 'anncienneté' meaning the fact that he is the 'ancien' representative.
I'd be interested to hear how others might understand this.
In the above sentence, I take it to mean one of two things:
1) the former representative is entitled to participate in the votes because of his long service
OR
2) the former representative is entitled to participate in the votes despite no longer holding the position (i.e. 'anncienneté' meaning the fact that he is the 'ancien' representative.
I'd be interested to hear how others might understand this.
Proposed translations
(anglais)
| 5 +3 | considering (or because of) his long service |
Martine Brault
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| 4 +1 | your thought 2) |
Eva Blanar
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| 3 +1 | length of service |
writeaway
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| 4 | because of his length of service |
Brian Gaffney
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| 3 | seniority |
TesCor -
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Change log
Feb 2, 2011 15:07: Stéphanie Soudais (X) changed "Term asked" from "ancienneté (in this context)" to "ancienneté "
Proposed translations
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Martine Brault
Canada
Canada
Native in français
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anglais
Specializes in field
Canada
Versatility reliability professionalism
Native in: anglais 
, français
Works in: anglais vers français, français vers anglais, français, and 1 more.
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français term (edited):
anciennet� (in this context)
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considering (or because of) his long service
your first idea is the right one :)
Peer comment(s):
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Allan Jeffs
: : )
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Thank you Allan
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Aisha Maniar
: in consideration of...
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Thanks Aisha
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| agree |
Brian Gaffney
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Comment: "Many thanks for all suggestions."
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français term (edited):
anciennet� (in this context)
length of service
I don't think seniority fits here.
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français term (edited):
anciennet� (in this context)
seniority
given his/her seniority in this position
+1
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Eva Blanar
Hongrie
Hongrie
Specializes in field
Hongrie
Nil satis nisi optimum
Native in: hongrois
Works in: anglais vers hongrois, français vers hongrois, allemand vers hongrois, and 2 more.
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français term (edited):
anciennet� (in this context)
your thought 2)
the former representative is accompanied by the new ones, but s/he participates in the votes, due to the fact that until now s/he was in that position
not an everyday solution, I'd say, but this one is definitely better than some sitting around without the right to vote (I assume the new one is expected to observe)
not an everyday solution, I'd say, but this one is definitely better than some sitting around without the right to vote (I assume the new one is expected to observe)
Peer comment(s):
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Cristina Giannetti
: I agree with you. The other meaning does not make sense to me (I am entitled to attend if I hold that position for 10 years but on the other hand I'm not entitled if I hold for 1 month???
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français term (edited):
anciennet� (in this context)
because of his length of service
Another option.
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