Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
the complicated history of ownership
French translation:
l'histoire complexe des droits de propriété
Added to glossary by
Cybèle Ribeyron
Feb 23, 2006 15:18
18 yrs ago
English term
the complicated history of ownership
English to French
Social Sciences
History
The building is associated with two themes in Canadian Railway history : the complicated history of ownership of the various rail lines constructed in southwestern Ontario during the second half of the 19th century; and the impact of these railways on local development.
C'est simple comme question mais je tourne en rond...
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C'est simple comme question mais je tourne en rond...
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Proposed translations
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l'histoire complexe des droits de propriété
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Valérie Cromphaut
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Krystrad
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tradall
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sporran
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Merci, Sporran
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LBMas
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Thanks LBMas. Yes, see the asker's note above.
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l'historique complexe de la détention (see explanation)
if the railways were state owned, then détention would be the correct term.
if they were privately owned, then you're best off using Huguette's translation that just popped onto my screen as I was typing the same thing!
if they were privately owned, then you're best off using Huguette's translation that just popped onto my screen as I was typing the same thing!
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l'histoire bien compliqué des multiples changements de propriétaires
en effet les CdF ont changé souvent de propriétaire
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Note added at 1 hr (2006-02-23 16:31:33 GMT)
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propriétaire sans "s"
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Note added at 1 hr (2006-02-23 16:55:14 GMT)
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compliquée avec un "e"
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Note added at 1 hr (2006-02-23 16:31:33 GMT)
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propriétaire sans "s"
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Note added at 1 hr (2006-02-23 16:55:14 GMT)
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compliquée avec un "e"
Discussion
Thanks for every body's help!!
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