Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Sep 24, 2012 09:59
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French term
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débrouillardise
French to English
Medical
Medical: Dentistry
The following is from a report of clinical case studies where 3D imaging is recommended. This term seems to mean something like "making do" in this context but I am unsure. Any help appreciated.
"Si le panoramique dentaire reste un excellent moyen de « débrouillardise » il est clair que dans ce cas précis nous en avons atteint les limites et que seul un examen tridimensionnel qualitatif nous permet une investigation sûre."
"Si le panoramique dentaire reste un excellent moyen de « débrouillardise » il est clair que dans ce cas précis nous en avons atteint les limites et que seul un examen tridimensionnel qualitatif nous permet une investigation sûre."
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | make do |
Cyril B.
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| 4 +1 | recourcefullness |
kashew
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| 4 | provides an excellent general overview |
SJLD
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| 3 | initial evaluation |
katsy
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| 3 | clearing any diagnostic doubts |
Drmanu49
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Proposed translations
+2
1 hr
Selected
make do
indeed
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks to everyone"
23 mins
initial evaluation
not as 'familiar' as the original, but this may fit the bill?
otherwise - "... a basic pictue..."
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Note added at 25 mins (2012-09-24 10:25:01 GMT)
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I have the feeling it may be "débrouiller" in the sense of "disentangling", rather than "making do, improvising". It gives an overall picture, which may need to be completed by more precise examinations
otherwise - "... a basic pictue..."
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Note added at 25 mins (2012-09-24 10:25:01 GMT)
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I have the feeling it may be "débrouiller" in the sense of "disentangling", rather than "making do, improvising". It gives an overall picture, which may need to be completed by more precise examinations
54 mins
clearing any diagnostic doubts
Could be the meaning here, "removing the fog"
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
SJLD
: this would seem to conflict with the rest of the statement "seul un examen tridimensionnel qualitatif nous permet une investigation sûre"
4 mins
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+1
9 hrs
recourcefullness
* in quotes
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Yolanda Broad
: recourcefulness (one "l")
4 hrs
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Yes, I realised too late!
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| neutral |
SJLD
: can't find this in any dictionary - do you mean "resourcefulness"?
14 hrs
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Yes, indeed.
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1 hr
provides an excellent general overview
or is an excellent general solution
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Note added at 10 hrs (2012-09-24 20:03:00 GMT)
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Had another thought while swimming laps...
it's an excellent compromise
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Note added at 10 hrs (2012-09-24 20:03:00 GMT)
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Had another thought while swimming laps...
it's an excellent compromise
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