Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
parc en demi lune
English translation:
semicircular pen
Added to glossary by
David Swain
Dec 22, 2014 16:32
9 yrs ago
French term
parc en demi lune
French to English
Other
Livestock / Animal Husbandry
Sheep rearing
This is a description of the situation before a wolf attack on a herd of sheep. "parc en demi lune" is a type of sheep pen, but I have been unable to find even a picture one.
Contexte : quartier d’aout – troupeau rassemblé devant la cabane pastorale (parc en demi lune) 1 berger - 5 CPT - 1 agneau a été prédaté la veille, sa carcasse est restée en contre bas de la couchade
Contexte : quartier d’aout – troupeau rassemblé devant la cabane pastorale (parc en demi lune) 1 berger - 5 CPT - 1 agneau a été prédaté la veille, sa carcasse est restée en contre bas de la couchade
Proposed translations
(English)
| 2 +5 | semi-circular pen |
Tony M
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| 3 | semilunar pen(s) |
kashew
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Proposed translations
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Selected
semi-circular pen
Very literally... but seems quite plausible, given the context.
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Note added at 4 heures (2014-12-22 21:23:07 GMT)
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I'm pretty sure it does refer to the shape, as Oliver's references indicate
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Note added at 4 heures (2014-12-22 21:23:07 GMT)
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I'm pretty sure it does refer to the shape, as Oliver's references indicate
Note from asker:
| This is the provisional translation I'm using. I'm not convinced though and feel there is probably a technical term, particularly as I'm not even certain that "demi lune" necessarily refers to the shape. |
| We will see tomorrow! I have used this as the provisional translation, but I am going to query it with the client on submission. They have previously responded to questions pretty quickly, so I should be able to post a definitive answer soon. Thanks for your help, in any case. |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "The client confirmed this is the meaning. Thanks for your answer."
1 hr
semilunar pen(s)
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Andrew Bramhall
: unidiomatic, I'm afraid;
16 mins
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Pity. What would it be in Swaledale?
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B D Finch
: Only if they're werewolves.
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Nice one!
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Reference comments
48 mins
Reference:
Maybe this shape?
http://search.iminent.com/SearchTheWeb/v6/1036/toolbox/Resul...
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Scroll dopwn to Blackshaw
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Note added at 49 minutes (2014-12-22 17:21:56 GMT)
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Scroll dopwn to Blackshaw
Note from asker:
| That is certainly a possibility. Thanks |
1 hr
Andrew Bramhall
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Reference:
Sheep Handling. - Wrought Iron Gates and Railings, Ireland
http://whrea.co.uk/20887/20914.html
Sheep Handling Race - Stop Dividing Gate - Drafting Gate A Stop ... SE 57F -
18Ft Handling Race with Swing & Slide Semi-circular Forcing Pen. SE 57F - 18Ft
...
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Dee Sheep Yards
http://www.wool.com/Content/en-GB/WHN-104-Dee-Sheep-Yards.pd...
Dee sheep yards are based on a semi-circular layout, and are similar in many ...
The yards consist of holding and handling areas joined by a semi-circular ...
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handling equipment - Modulamb.com
http://www.modulamb.com/handequipmenteng.html
Stops sheep advancing in the race. Lateral operation. Heavy duty ... ref: MHF.
Forcing gate designed to push the sheep into a semi-circular pen. Once sheep ...
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Dunira | Drystone Designs
http://www.drystonedesigns.co.uk/drystone-seating/dunira/
A semi circle with a narrow neck and two tails. Available in different sizes. The
basic semi-circular shape of this design is often seen in sheep pens on hill farms.
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Tony's answer is bang on the money here; the links show how they work.
http://whrea.co.uk/20887/20914.html
Sheep Handling Race - Stop Dividing Gate - Drafting Gate A Stop ... SE 57F -
18Ft Handling Race with Swing & Slide Semi-circular Forcing Pen. SE 57F - 18Ft
...
Cached
Dee Sheep Yards
http://www.wool.com/Content/en-GB/WHN-104-Dee-Sheep-Yards.pd...
Dee sheep yards are based on a semi-circular layout, and are similar in many ...
The yards consist of holding and handling areas joined by a semi-circular ...
Cached
handling equipment - Modulamb.com
http://www.modulamb.com/handequipmenteng.html
Stops sheep advancing in the race. Lateral operation. Heavy duty ... ref: MHF.
Forcing gate designed to push the sheep into a semi-circular pen. Once sheep ...
Cached
Dunira | Drystone Designs
http://www.drystonedesigns.co.uk/drystone-seating/dunira/
A semi circle with a narrow neck and two tails. Available in different sizes. The
basic semi-circular shape of this design is often seen in sheep pens on hill farms.
Cached
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Note added at 1 hr (2014-12-22 17:57:48 GMT)
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Tony's answer is bang on the money here; the links show how they work.
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