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French term or phrase:
Actions ponctuelles
English translation:
special initiatives
Added to glossary by
margaret caulfield
Feb 1, 2009 17:38
15 yrs ago
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French term
Actions ponctuelles
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Looking for correct term in the context of humanitarian aid;
"En plus des actions ponctuelles, l'association est partenaire avec deux orphelinats"
"En plus des actions ponctuelles, l'association est partenaire avec deux orphelinats"
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Feb 2, 2009 17:12: margaret caulfield Created KOG entry
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margaret caulfield
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special initiatives
Pls see Oxford with reference to UN initiatives
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Comment: "I think this seems to be the most accurate answer, though they have all been useful.
I have used 'one-off initiatives' as it seems to fit best in the document, which is rather informal. Thanks to all "
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Rod Nelson
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specific efforts
"In addition to its specific efforts, the association partners with ...."
I think that works best here.
I think that works best here.
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translatol
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ad hoc activities
A suggestion.
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Francis Marche
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Thank you very much.
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Gwynneth Kably
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Thank you very much.
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Assimina Vavoula
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specific actions
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particular projects
Just an another idea. Ponctuel having the idea of 'one-off', 'not general'.
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In addition to providing sporadic assistance
Hello,
I think that "sporadic" works well here.
ponctuelles = sporadic/occasionally/here and there
I hope this help.
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Note added at 1 day1 hr (2009-02-02 18:42:41 GMT) Post-grading
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or "instances of one-off assistance"
I think that "sporadic" works well here.
ponctuelles = sporadic/occasionally/here and there
I hope this help.
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Note added at 1 day1 hr (2009-02-02 18:42:41 GMT) Post-grading
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or "instances of one-off assistance"
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Michael Davies
: I agree with "sporadic" (i.e. as opposed to regular or planned activities)
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Thanks, Michael! There are, of course, other options, but I think this works well in this context.
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B D Finch
: "Sporadic" makes the assistance sound disorganised and ineffectual.
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That context would make that very clear that that wasn't the case. I see many ghits where no negative connotation is implied. I actually prefer "instances of one-off assistance."
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