Glossary entry (derived from question below)
français term or phrase:
BOURGMESTRE A.I.
anglais translation:
acting deputy mayor
Added to glossary by
Barbara Cochran, MFA
Aug 21, 2008 16:29
15 yrs ago
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français term
États-Unis
Laudable Lady Linguist
Native in: anglais 
Works in: espagnol vers anglais, français vers anglais, anglais vers espagnol, and 3 more.
BOURGMESTRE A.I.
français vers anglais
Droit / Brevets
Certificats / diplômes / licences / CV
Congolese Marriage Certificate
Under the heading "L'Officer d'Etat Civil," at the end of a Congolese marriage certificate. Seems to have been the Justice of the Peace who performed the marriage ceremony.
It's "A.I" that's stumping me.
Mille Mercis!
femme
It's "A.I" that's stumping me.
Mille Mercis!
femme
Proposed translations
(anglais)
| 4 +2 | acting deputy mayor |
Jean-Louis S.
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| 5 | interim mayor |
Etienne Muylle Wallace
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| 3 | attestation d'identité |
Jennifer White
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Change log
Aug 23, 2008 21:46: Barbara Cochran, MFA Created KOG entry
Aug 24, 2008 13:50: Jean-Louis S. changed "Field (specific)" from "Droit (général)" to "Certificats / diplômes / licences / CV"
Proposed translations
+2
11 minutes
Jean-Louis S.
États-Unis
États-Unis
Native in français
Specializes in field
États-Unis
Expert Translations!
Native in: français (Variants: Standard-France, African) 
Works in: anglais vers français, français vers anglais, français
Related KudoZ points
:
100
Selected
acting deputy mayor
This is a tricky one for the AI.
The bourgmestre is the mayor in RDC (and Belgium!).
AI can stand for "ad interim" or "acting" or "interim" in English.
or it could be A for "adjoint", deputy in English or vice-mayor, and I for "interimaire".
If you Google with all these full words you will get all possible Ghits many relating to mayors in RDC.
www.un.int/drcongo/archives/BQ-1296.htm
e-masina.com/pb-masina.html
www.demainlekasai.com/index.php?Itemid=99&id=490&option=com...
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Note added at 14 mins (2008-08-21 16:43:59 GMT)
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Note: the proliferation of "interim" mayors in RDC was due to the breakdown of institutions and the lack of elections following wars and other disruptions.
The bourgmestre is the mayor in RDC (and Belgium!).
AI can stand for "ad interim" or "acting" or "interim" in English.
or it could be A for "adjoint", deputy in English or vice-mayor, and I for "interimaire".
If you Google with all these full words you will get all possible Ghits many relating to mayors in RDC.
www.un.int/drcongo/archives/BQ-1296.htm
e-masina.com/pb-masina.html
www.demainlekasai.com/index.php?Itemid=99&id=490&option=com...
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Note added at 14 mins (2008-08-21 16:43:59 GMT)
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Note: the proliferation of "interim" mayors in RDC was due to the breakdown of institutions and the lack of elections following wars and other disruptions.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Merci beaucoup!"
6 minutes
Jennifer White
Royaume-Uni
Royaume-Uni
Native in anglais
Works in field
Royaume-Uni
Reliable, speedy, quality assured
Native in: anglais
Works in: français vers anglais, latin vers anglais
Related KudoZ points
:
4
attestation d'identité
probably
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Note added at 7 mins (2008-08-21 16:36:53 GMT)
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Process and conditions for obtaining Rwandan nationality by Congolese nationals of .... card and an "attestation d'identite" signed by a bourgmestre
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Note added at 7 mins (2008-08-21 16:36:53 GMT)
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Process and conditions for obtaining Rwandan nationality by Congolese nationals of .... card and an "attestation d'identite" signed by a bourgmestre
2 jours 4 heures
Etienne Muylle Wallace
Espagne
Espagne
Native in français
Espagne
QUICK SERVICE AND PERSONAL CONTROL
Native in: néerlandais , français
Works in: français vers catalan, français vers flamand, français vers espagnol, and 24 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
4
interim mayor
bourgmestre in Belgium (and in ex-Belgian Congo) is the equivalent of 'maire' in France
a.i. means ad interim, thus substituting the actual mayor of the village or town.
a.i. means ad interim, thus substituting the actual mayor of the village or town.
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