nappe

13:28 Feb 28, 2020 

Yes - sorry, the word was used several times in a very long text, so I used plane in most cases. Thanks!

13:18 Feb 28, 2020 

You have "sur le même plan horizontal", where "plan" should be translated as "plane".

09:03 Jan 28, 2020 

Many thanks, B D Finch! Level may well be a good translation. I might ask the client to confirm what part they are referring to here.

17:43 Jan 27, 2020 

How about "level"?

15:17 Jan 27, 2020 

Thanks, Tony. Yes, I get what you mean. I see it as a layer too - but I'm not sure if that is the correct technical term in this case. What do you think?

15:14 Jan 27, 2020 

The idea of a 'layer' here is simply the way in which 3 or more conductors may define a 'plane', which is what the idea of a 'nappe' is; this is different from the idea of a 'couche', which connotes the idea of 'successive layers' (e.g. coats of paint)

15:05 Jan 27, 2020 

Hi, Thanks! Yes, I know it's a PDF, but my computer refuses to download it and simply says it has blocked the plug-in. I've no idea why. But I'm going to try to sort it out. Fingers crossed!! :)

14:33 Jan 27, 2020 

I've just looked at the reference Rachel posted. It doesn't require plug-ins: it's a pdf and downloads when you click on the link, so it might be worth checking your downloads folder. It has some nice, labelled photos.

14:13 Jan 27, 2020 

Thanks for your reply, Tony! Well, I found a good glossary online that gave a definition of armement en nappe-voûte = semi-horizontal configuration. Actually, I think that term was answered on Proz.com some time ago too. However, when the word 'nappe' is used in the context of a 'montage en portique' (which I have translated as "H"pole assembly), I am not sure how to translate it. And yes, I agree it could be some kind of layer. But I am not sure what kind! Thanks again!

13:52 Jan 27, 2020 

In essence, the underlying sense here is 'layer' — but not quite sure how easy that would be to work into your text!