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en alpin

English translation: rope access service/solution or abseilers

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French term or phrase:en alpin
English translation:rope access service/solution or abseilers
Entered by: SafeTex

14:40 Dec 16, 2018
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Advertising / Public Relations
French term or phrase: en alpin
Hello

This section is about installation of things like giant outdoor LED screens, banners, billboards etc.

Ce service intègre la pose ***en alpin*** ou en nacelle.

So "nacelle" is a cradle (of a crane) but how do I say "en alpin"?

Using climbing ropes?

Or is there a specific term?

Thanks
SafeTex
France
Local time: 16:25
"rope access service/solution" or "abseilers"
Explanation:
I post two ideas here.

"Rope access service" is an idea I found online, as you will see in link;

"Abseilers" is another possible term I know of from my own recent experience living in a tower block, where guys on ropes where brought in to carry out important works, being literally referred to as professional "abseilers" by the everyday workers and managers.
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Lara Barnett
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:25
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"rope access service/solution" or "abseilers"


Explanation:
I post two ideas here.

"Rope access service" is an idea I found online, as you will see in link;

"Abseilers" is another possible term I know of from my own recent experience living in a tower block, where guys on ropes where brought in to carry out important works, being literally referred to as professional "abseilers" by the everyday workers and managers.

Example sentence(s):
  • "High above the heat and noise of the city, ‘ROPE-ACCESS TECHNICIANS’ perform essential maintenance on the country’s most inaccessible tower blocks and skyscrapers. What’s it like to join them?"
  • "ROPE ACCESS can provide a cheaper, safer and efficient alternative to more traditional methods such as scaffolding. Here are a few reasons why more businesses are deciding to use rope access solutions."

    https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/jul/20/hanging-by-thread-rats-keep-skyscrapers-standing
    https://www.ropeaccessinlondon.co.uk/
Lara Barnett
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:25
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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