Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
timely euthanasia
French translation:
euthanasie en temps opportun (ou précoce *selon contexte)
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Anne-Sophie Cardinal
Mar 22, 2019 14:35
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English term
Canada
PhD-PsyD cand Psychology & MA Intl Dev
Native in: French (Variants: Standard-France, Canadian) 
Works in: English to French, French
timely euthanasia
English to French
Science
Livestock / Animal Husbandry
Type of euthanasia
I am looking for the FR term for a type of euthanasia (for my PhD connected to euthanasia-related strain among animal health care professionals).
"Timely euthanasia" is different from "compassionate euthanasia" (aiming to end animal' suffering due to being old or sick) and from "objectionable euthanasia" (the killing of animals without health or behavioral issues) which is 'euthanasie de convenance' in FR.
The term "timely euthanasia" is mostly seen among livestock veterinary documents, procedures, etc. For example here: https://www.aasv.org/documents/2016EuthRec-EN.pdf
Any suggestions?
Merci!
"Timely euthanasia" is different from "compassionate euthanasia" (aiming to end animal' suffering due to being old or sick) and from "objectionable euthanasia" (the killing of animals without health or behavioral issues) which is 'euthanasie de convenance' in FR.
The term "timely euthanasia" is mostly seen among livestock veterinary documents, procedures, etc. For example here: https://www.aasv.org/documents/2016EuthRec-EN.pdf
Any suggestions?
Merci!
Proposed translations
(French)
| 4 +3 | euthanasie en temps opportun |
B D Finch
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| 4 | euthanasie rapide |
FX Fraipont (X)
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| 3 -2 | Euthanasie précoce |
david henrion
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References
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writeaway
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| Euthanasie rapide |
Lionel-N
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Proposed translations
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Selected
euthanasie en temps opportun
"adjective
A timely event happens at a moment when it is useful, effective, or relevant.
...
adjective, adverbWord forms: -lier or -liest
1. at the right or an opportune or appropriate time
2. an archaic word for early"
Collins English Dictionary
So, it doesn't necessarily mean quick, but that it is done at the right time: neither too soon, nor with unnecessary delay.
www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/fr/Health.../chapitre_aw_killing...
méthode d'euthanasie ainsi que de son coût, de la sécurité des opérateurs, de la .... réalisée en temps opportun par du personnel compétent ;.
A timely event happens at a moment when it is useful, effective, or relevant.
...
adjective, adverbWord forms: -lier or -liest
1. at the right or an opportune or appropriate time
2. an archaic word for early"
Collins English Dictionary
So, it doesn't necessarily mean quick, but that it is done at the right time: neither too soon, nor with unnecessary delay.
www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/fr/Health.../chapitre_aw_killing...
méthode d'euthanasie ainsi que de son coût, de la sécurité des opérateurs, de la .... réalisée en temps opportun par du personnel compétent ;.
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Daryo
: at the right time - when it becomes necessary.
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Thanks Daryo
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GILLES MEUNIER
10 hrs
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Merci Gilou
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Louise Bouchart
1 day 20 hrs
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Merci Louise
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Eliza Hall
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Lionel-N
: Aucune réf. sur "euthanasie en temps opportun"; "timely" est à comprendre come "ASAP" et non au moment opportun. Il ne s'agit pas de traduire "timely" mais "timely euthanasia"
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"Timely" absolutely does not mean "ASAP"! Indeed, "untimely" often means too soon, e.g. "an untimely death" is never used to mean that death was delayed too long, even though that would be a possible meaning.// "Timely" retains its normal meaning"
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
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6 mins
Euthanasie précoce
Peer comment(s):
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Lionel-N
: early ?
2 hrs
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Daryo
: your ref is about those animals used for testing that would be anyway euthanized later => unsurprisingly it means "too early" // it's a different context - can't apply the same logic to say a racing horse or to a pet.
9 hrs
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Eliza Hall
: Timely means at the right time or on time. Précoce means early or too early.
2 days 14 mins
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37 mins
euthanasie rapide
"Timeliness of Euthanasia
When a pig becomes ill, injured, or otherwise disadvantaged, the initial decision for action may include treatment or euthanasia. In some cases, euthanasia may be the best option for the well-being of the pig. While not all individuals may be responsible for conducting euthanasia, everyone on the farm should take action to ensure a timely response. It is important that the decision to euthanize is made in a timely manner to minimize the pig’s pain or distress. "
https://www.aasv.org/documents/2016EuthRec-EN.pdf
"Articles : Les méthodes d'euthanasie des porcs - 3trois3, Le site de la ...
https://www.3trois3.com › Articles
... l'animal doit être à l'extérieur des bâtiments d'élevage et et tenu au ... avec détermination et rapidité pour assure une euthanasie rapide et ..."
"timely
occurring at a suitable time; seasonable; opportune; well-timed: a timely warning. "
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/timely?s=t
When a pig becomes ill, injured, or otherwise disadvantaged, the initial decision for action may include treatment or euthanasia. In some cases, euthanasia may be the best option for the well-being of the pig. While not all individuals may be responsible for conducting euthanasia, everyone on the farm should take action to ensure a timely response. It is important that the decision to euthanize is made in a timely manner to minimize the pig’s pain or distress. "
https://www.aasv.org/documents/2016EuthRec-EN.pdf
"Articles : Les méthodes d'euthanasie des porcs - 3trois3, Le site de la ...
https://www.3trois3.com › Articles
... l'animal doit être à l'extérieur des bâtiments d'élevage et et tenu au ... avec détermination et rapidité pour assure une euthanasie rapide et ..."
"timely
occurring at a suitable time; seasonable; opportune; well-timed: a timely warning. "
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/timely?s=t
Peer comment(s):
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Lionel-N
1 hr
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Daryo
: I can't see how you managed to equate "timely" with "rapide"// there could be an overlap between "right now" and "when it's right" but "timely" = "because it's the right time" - that "right time" being "as soon as soon as the signs shows"
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look at the extract : "timely" is used with the meaning of "as soon as soon as the signs show", so yes, "rapide".
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Reference comments
23 hrs
Reference:
dicos
RC:
timely Écouter la prononciation. /'taɪmlɪ/ adjective
[reminder, arrival]opportun
[intervention]opportun • qui tombe à point nommé
[event, warning]qui tombe à point nommé
Larousse:
timely [ˈtaɪmlɪ]
adjective
[remark, intervention, warning] qui tombe à point nommé, opportun
[visit] opportun
he made a timely escape il s'est échappé juste à temps
timely Écouter la prononciation. /'taɪmlɪ/ adjective
[reminder, arrival]opportun
[intervention]opportun • qui tombe à point nommé
[event, warning]qui tombe à point nommé
Larousse:
timely [ˈtaɪmlɪ]
adjective
[remark, intervention, warning] qui tombe à point nommé, opportun
[visit] opportun
he made a timely escape il s'est échappé juste à temps
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Daryo
: "qui tombe à point nommé, opportun"
2 days 18 hrs
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3 days 24 mins
Reference:
Euthanasie rapide
http://www.poultryindustrycouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016...
Timely Euthanasia of Compromised Chicks
Chicken farmers are committed to producing high quality, safe and
affordable food while ensuring high welfare and health for their flocks.......
http://www.poultryindustrycouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016...
Euthanasie rapide des poussins en mauvaise condition physique
Les éleveurs avicoles sont déterminés à produire des aliments de grande
qualité, salubres et abordables tout en veillant au bien-être et à la santé de
leurs troupeaux
https://www.pork.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/euthanasia-f...
The definition of “timely” is:
• Animals that are showing no improvement or having no prospect for
improvement after two days of intensive care should be humanely
euthanized, unless there are special circumstances.
• Severely injured or non-ambulatory pigs with the inability to recover
should be euthanized immediately.
Timely Euthanasia of Compromised Chicks
Chicken farmers are committed to producing high quality, safe and
affordable food while ensuring high welfare and health for their flocks.......
http://www.poultryindustrycouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016...
Euthanasie rapide des poussins en mauvaise condition physique
Les éleveurs avicoles sont déterminés à produire des aliments de grande
qualité, salubres et abordables tout en veillant au bien-être et à la santé de
leurs troupeaux
https://www.pork.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/euthanasia-f...
The definition of “timely” is:
• Animals that are showing no improvement or having no prospect for
improvement after two days of intensive care should be humanely
euthanized, unless there are special circumstances.
• Severely injured or non-ambulatory pigs with the inability to recover
should be euthanized immediately.
Peer comments on this reference comment:
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Daryo
: it's no use finding the right reference if you are going to misinterpret it: "The definition of “timely” is ..." contradicts your own disagree i.e. it's not a question of doing it "quickly" but "when it's the right time"
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Daryo, le problème ici n'est pas de traduire "timely" mais "timely euthanasia" qui, dans le domaine de l'élevage s'appelle "Euthanasie rapide" alors que "euthanasie en temps opportun" n'existe nul part. De plus, l'asker est Canadienne, comme mes refs !!!
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Discussion
"timely" as used today: at the right time
so "timely euthanasia" would be "done at the right time" i.e. "when it has become necessary" - as opposed to "when not needed"
any other overlapping characteristics of the event won't change the meaning of "timely" - if it's ALSO "done quickly" or "done too early" it won't mean that the opposite of "timely" is to be construed as "would be done anyway but slowly" or "would be done anyway but later"
You could make a parallel with "appropriate speed" - that's a speed that's "appropriate" for the stretch of road you happen to be driving.
In some cases, the "appropriate speed" could be quite fast but it wouldn't mean that "appropriate" is a synonym for "driving fast".
In some other cases "appropriate speed" could be very slow but it wouldn't mean that "appropriate" is a synonym for "driving like a snail".
In some other cases "appropriate speed" could be "no speed at all" - standstill in a traffic jam or at traffic lights - I don't think many people would use that as a reason to interpret "appropriate speed" as being a synonym for "not moving at all" ...