Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
en prenant une marge
English translation:
in a very short time / very soon / very shortly
Added to glossary by
B D Finch
Nov 3, 2008 05:35
15 yrs ago
French term
en prenant une marge
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Computers: Software
Mais Oldham connaît à quelques jours près l'utilisation des composants dans les lots, donc en prenant une marge Oldham connaît les clients ayant eu les appareils défectueux.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | in a very short time / very soon / very shortly |
B D Finch
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| 3 +1 | give or take a few, |
Anne Girardeau
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| 3 | approximately |
Transitwrite
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| 2 | after a few days |
Jane RM
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Change log
Nov 10, 2008 08:33: B D Finch Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
+1
5 hrs
Selected
in a very short time / very soon / very shortly
As you already have "à quelques jours" preceding it, you need to avoid repetition. I think any of the above would fit the sentence.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Allanswers excellent!"
+1
1 hr
give or take a few,
Suggestion, it seems to me this is the idea.
Note from asker:
| All answers excellent, thanks! |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Julie Barber
: seems like the best suggestion to me
5 hrs
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Thank you!
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| neutral |
Emma Paulay
: This fits for "à quelques jours près".
10 hrs
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Your call.
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1 hr
after a few days
Marge, as in a margin of time
Note from asker:
| All answers good, thanks! |
1 day 1 hr
Transitwrite
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Related KudoZ points
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4
approximately
another suggestion...
Note from asker:
| A little vague in this case, but acceptable |
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