Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
a suivi la genèse des modèles
English translation:
the conception/development/arrival of the models
Added to glossary by
Louise Etheridge
Oct 25, 2013 18:06
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French term
a suivi la genèse des modèles
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Customer satisfaction survey
This appears in a market research survey about an electric car from a well-known French brand. I'm afraid I don't have a lot more context than this as the terms simply appear as a bulleted list, but it relates to why the customer would have brought the car.
I assume this means that the customer following the car's development/genesis? Could anyone corroborate this for me? I'm sorry there's not much to go on.
Many thanks
Louise
I assume this means that the customer following the car's development/genesis? Could anyone corroborate this for me? I'm sorry there's not much to go on.
Many thanks
Louise
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | the conception/development/arrival of the models |
Nikki Scott-Despaigne
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| 4 | followed the models evolution |
Lorraine Dubuc
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| 3 +1 | introduction/launch of new models |
SafeTex
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| 2 | latest model? |
DLyons
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Proposed translations
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Nikki Scott-Despaigne
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French term (edited):
la genèse des modèles
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the conception/development/arrival of the models
"Genèse" is being used in the sense of the particular model having been developed and produced, the birth of the model if you like.
I cannot be much more helpful in terms of turn of phrase, but the sense is there. Without original language context, it is difficult to offer much more than a word for word translation, which is not often that helpful, or little more than a dictionary.
I cannot be much more helpful in terms of turn of phrase, but the sense is there. Without original language context, it is difficult to offer much more than a word for word translation, which is not often that helpful, or little more than a dictionary.
Note from asker:
| Many thanks for your input Nikki! |
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3 mins
latest model?
As you say - a dedicated follower of fashion.
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| Many thanks for your input DLyons! |
53 mins
followed the models evolution
genèse au sens de : naissance, formation, production, génie, évolution, Petit Robert
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| Many thanks for your input Lorraine! |
+1
18 hrs
introduction/launch of new models
Even if 'genèse' is closer to birth or evolution, most customer do not really follow the design stages and development of new models (or perhaps do but just to a minimum extent)
So I would go for sth like this as this is the moment when the car's specification and performance figures are likely to be available to customers and are then analysed by the specialists like 'Top Gear' (BBC series)
So I would go for sth like this as this is the moment when the car's specification and performance figures are likely to be available to customers and are then analysed by the specialists like 'Top Gear' (BBC series)
Note from asker:
| Many thanks for your input SafeTex! |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Nikki Scott-Despaigne
: This is closer to what I had in mind, particularly "introduction" which suggests a slower process than "launch". Slight divergence with your reading on "suivi" though; the original states the client has indeed followed the launch.
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