Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Sep 27, 2009 16:53
14 yrs ago
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English term
Figure-8
English to French
Tech/Engineering
Electronics / Elect Eng
speakers, owner's manual
I am pretty confused by the term above in the following sentences :
Figure-8 Power Input Socket
1 x Euro Figure-8 Power cable 1.8m long
1 x UK Figure-8 Power cable 1.8m long
Here are also some links for pictures:
http://www.wiredco.com/2pin-lightduty-figure-power-cord-lapt...
http://www.powerbrixx.com/2prong-european-figure8-power-cord...
Figure-8 Power Input Socket
1 x Euro Figure-8 Power cable 1.8m long
1 x UK Figure-8 Power cable 1.8m long
Here are also some links for pictures:
http://www.wiredco.com/2pin-lightduty-figure-power-cord-lapt...
http://www.powerbrixx.com/2prong-european-figure8-power-cord...
Proposed translations
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| 4 +3 | « en 8 » |
Daniel Marquis
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| 3 +1 | format 8 |
Jean-Louis S.
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| 3 +1 | figure 8 |
Tony M
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Proposed translations
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« en 8 »
Décrit la forme du cordon tel qu'il est replié à la livraison.
Voir le site ci-après qui donne cette expression. Une autre possibilité « très courte » en tout cas...
Voir le site ci-après qui donne cette expression. Une autre possibilité « très courte » en tout cas...
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4 mins
Jean-Louis S.
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format 8
http://www.priceminister.com/offer/buy/18373408/Cordon-d-Ali...
Je crois que cela fait reference à la vue en coupe de la partie femelle du cable qui ressemble à un 8.
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Note added at 6 mins (2009-09-27 17:00:11 GMT)
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"format huit" en toutes lettres est plus courant
http://tinyurl.com/ycxxfoc
Je crois que cela fait reference à la vue en coupe de la partie femelle du cable qui ressemble à un 8.
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Note added at 6 mins (2009-09-27 17:00:11 GMT)
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"format huit" en toutes lettres est plus courant
http://tinyurl.com/ycxxfoc
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2 hrs
figure 8
I don't believe this refers to 'figure-of-eight' cross-section cables, but rather to the particular type of mains connector, commonly used on double-insulated portable mains appliances, and as shown here:
http://fr.farnell.com/pro-elec/con1/power-lead-fig8-to-open-...
Sadly, Farnell being a UK company, its 'translation' can hardly be relied upon; however, in a quick search I have been unable to find the equivalent product listed by a native FR site with a better description; and after all, 'figure huit' does indeed explain what is is, even in FR!
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Note added at 7 hrs (2009-09-28 00:32:19 GMT)
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I think Daniel's suggestion of '(fiche) en 8' seems to be quite widely used, certainly a lot more Googles than my own suggestion.
http://fr.farnell.com/pro-elec/con1/power-lead-fig8-to-open-...
Sadly, Farnell being a UK company, its 'translation' can hardly be relied upon; however, in a quick search I have been unable to find the equivalent product listed by a native FR site with a better description; and after all, 'figure huit' does indeed explain what is is, even in FR!
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Note added at 7 hrs (2009-09-28 00:32:19 GMT)
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I think Daniel's suggestion of '(fiche) en 8' seems to be quite widely used, certainly a lot more Googles than my own suggestion.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Beila Goldberg
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Merci, Beila ! :-) But in fact, I think Daniel has come up with the right term, in French French.
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