Glossary entry

français term or phrase:

linéaires

anglais translation:

banks

Added to glossary by Angie Taylor
Jan 22, 2013 18:43
11 yrs ago
français term

linéaires

français vers anglais Autre Pêche marine fish habitats - reefs
Creation of artificial reefs for establishment of fish populations.

Ces ouvrages fournissent également un habitat fréquenté par une forte densité de poissons adultes, dont de nombreuses espèces d’intérêt halieutique. La ***structure architecturale des linéaires***, les volumes aménagés, leur localisation en fonction des courants, de la profondeur et des différents habitats naturels en font d’excellents récifs artificiels.

I have found "shelves" but I would like confirmation as to whether this is the correct translation.

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:aO3qvhdm9eoJ:www....

Many thanks

Discussion

Catharine Cellier-Smart Jan 23, 2013:
As a tropical island dweller and scuba diver I wouldn't go with either 'banks' or 'shelves' - not without more supporting references anyway.
Tortola, your reference refers to a freshwater river whereas a reef is necessarily in a tropical saltwater sea.
I did think of 'levels', but couldn't find any examples of use, and bear in mind that the "linéaire" could be horizontal AND/OR vertical.
Angie Taylor (asker) Jan 22, 2013:
It would indeed, but unfortunately I don't have any pictures.
philgoddard Jan 22, 2013:
I agree that shelves is a possible translation. It would be useful to have a picture to confirm this.

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banks

please check ref. it may work.
Peer comment(s):

neutral philgoddard : Your reference relates to supermarkets, and I'm pretty sure it's a mistranslation for shelves.
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13 heures

tract

From what I understand, the word 'linéaire' is used to refer to the linear distance involved (vertical or horizontal) as opposed to the surface area of a reef. This might be best translated by 'tract'. HTH

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Note added at 14 hrs (2013-01-23 09:40:18 GMT)
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i.e. 'tracts'
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16 heures

linear reefs

I presume these artificial reefs are trying to replicate structures appropriate for the site's morphology and currents, with a view to increasing fish populations.
Peer comment(s):

agree GILLES MEUNIER
2 jours 5 heures
Merci.
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