Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
contraintes locales
English translation:
local circumstances OR conditions
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contraintes locales
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local circumstances OR conditions
I rather feel that 'contraintes' is something of a 'faux ami' here; I don't believe that in this exact context, 'constraints' is the word one would naturally use.
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I think a closer translation to the original might perhaps be 'local pressures', but again, I don't feel that would be a very helpful or natural way to express this in EN
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As Julie says, a specific term exists, used in the UK for people obliged to work in place where the cost of living is unusually high (like London)
It isn't so much that you get paid a 'weighting allowance' for London working, as that your allowance is 'weighted' ('pondéré' in FR)
However, this refers to the allowance paid, so I think we're getting away slightly from Asker's context, which is referring to the 'local conditions' (presumably linked to local cost of living, etc.) that give rise to this specially-weighted allowance
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I think a closer translation to the original might perhaps be 'local pressures', but again, I don't feel that would be a very helpful or natural way to express this in EN
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As Julie says, a specific term exists, used in the UK for people obliged to work in place where the cost of living is unusually high (like London)
It isn't so much that you get paid a 'weighting allowance' for London working, as that your allowance is 'weighted' ('pondéré' in FR)
However, this refers to the allowance paid, so I think we're getting away slightly from Asker's context, which is referring to the 'local conditions' (presumably linked to local cost of living, etc.) that give rise to this specially-weighted allowance
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local constraints
Context : Livelihoods : SD Gateway - [ Traduire cette page ]Many of DA and ENDA's projects were created in the face of specific local constraints, such as desertification, gender inequities, poverty, etc. ...
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[PDF] Local Constraints vs. EconomyFormat de fichier: PDF/Adobe Acrobat
Local Constraints vs. Economy. David E. Johnson and Shalom Lappin ... approach as such and actually proposes local constraints, and that the proposal by ...
www.mitpressjournals.org/ doi/pdf/10.1162/coli.2000.26.2.265 -
www.sdgateway.net/livelihoods/context.htm - 19k - En cache - Pages similaires
FT.com / Sponsored reports / Mastering Corporate Governance ... - [ Traduire cette page ]Global strategy faces local constraints By Ruth Aguilera and George Yip Published: May 26 2005 17:24 | Last updated: May 26 2005 17:24 ...
news.ft.com/cms/s/76055086-cdd2-11d9-9a8a-00000e2511c8,dwp_ uuid=1d0ff528-c86c-11d9
[PDF] Local Constraints vs. EconomyFormat de fichier: PDF/Adobe Acrobat
Local Constraints vs. Economy. David E. Johnson and Shalom Lappin ... approach as such and actually proposes local constraints, and that the proposal by ...
www.mitpressjournals.org/ doi/pdf/10.1162/coli.2000.26.2.265 -
Peer comment(s):
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Tony M
: Though used perfectly correctly in your examples, the word doesn't sit very naturally in EN in Asker's specific given context; I don't think the literal translation works well here.
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restraints linked to local lifestyle
For instance, if you have to buy mineral water at a high price because local water is not drinkable...
Peer comment(s):
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Tony M
: Sorry, but 'restraints' isn't really appropriate here, and linking it to 'local lifestyle' takes one more along the road of bondage, handcuffs etc.!
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French term (edited):
(primes pour) contraintes locales
hardship allowance ??
proposition pas littérale du tout mais qui pourrait peut-être correspondre au même concept?
(this is a bonus/allowance provided to expats as compensation for difficult living conditions in the host country, but not sure if that fits your context??)
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re. Tony's very appropriate comment below: please note my numerous ??? clearly pointing to my own doubts about the appropriateness of this term in this context :)
(this is a bonus/allowance provided to expats as compensation for difficult living conditions in the host country, but not sure if that fits your context??)
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re. Tony's very appropriate comment below: please note my numerous ??? clearly pointing to my own doubts about the appropriateness of this term in this context :)
Peer comment(s):
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Tony M
: Not a bad thought, though I'd worry slightly about the rather negative connotation it has...? // Certainly IS sometimes used appropriately in this sort of context
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thanks Tony for last remark: you're absolutely right (obvious for anyone who knows about this field ;-))
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Gina W
: no, not appropriate and just plain wrong in context
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local constraints
I think conditions / circumstances are too vague and carry no negative impact that would need to be compensated for.
Constraint is transparent and both languages and used in similar contexts.
Merci!
Constraint is transparent and both languages and used in similar contexts.
Merci!
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Uma Hariharan
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Native in: English
Works in: French to English, English, English to French
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local allowance/dearness allowance
If this document is for UK or USA, I saw a "local allowance" apart from "expatriate allowance" in searches.
In India, we get extra allowance depending on the local conditions of the place of employment. It is higher for metropolitan cities and lower for other cities and lowest for villages etc. This allowance is called "Dearness Allowance" or "compensatory local allowance".
Technical Adviser in Ortho-Prosthetics DevNetJobs, Jobs, NGOs UN ...Volunteer : 610€ expatriate allowance per month + 500 € local allowance per month Salaried : from 2000 to 2300 € gross salary per month ...
216.197.119.113/jobman/publish/article_23128.shtml - 13k - 23 Jun 2006 - Cached - Similar pages
Job title: Technical adviser in ortho-prosthetics, Sierra LeoneVolunteer: 610€ expatriate allowance per month + 500 € local allowance per month Salaried: from 2000 to 2300 € gross salary per month. How to apply ...
www.handicap-international.org.uk/page_573.php - 32k - Cached - Similar pages
Expats Network: Offres d'emploi Emplois / Jobs HANDICAP ...... advantage Conditions: Volunteer or salaried status depending on experience Volunteer : 610€ expatriate allowance per month + 500 € local allowance per ...
www.expats-network.com/apps/offre/ offreShow.php?idOffre=2783&p_debLimit=100 - 6k - Supplemental Result - Cached - Similar pages
Coordination Sud - Offres d'emploi Positions des ONG Appui aux ONG ...... advantage Conditions : Volunteer or salaried status depending on experience Volunteer : 610 € expatriate allowance per month + 500 € local allowance per ...
www.coordinationsud.org/search/ view.php?domaine=11&id=4818&offset=63 - 18k - Supplemental Result - Cached - Similar pages
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I found this:
You’ll receive a local allowance of approx. £200 depending on local cost of living, and a monthly compensation of between £400-£600 into your bank account at home.
This seems to fit your context.
In India, we get extra allowance depending on the local conditions of the place of employment. It is higher for metropolitan cities and lower for other cities and lowest for villages etc. This allowance is called "Dearness Allowance" or "compensatory local allowance".
Technical Adviser in Ortho-Prosthetics DevNetJobs, Jobs, NGOs UN ...Volunteer : 610€ expatriate allowance per month + 500 € local allowance per month Salaried : from 2000 to 2300 € gross salary per month ...
216.197.119.113/jobman/publish/article_23128.shtml - 13k - 23 Jun 2006 - Cached - Similar pages
Job title: Technical adviser in ortho-prosthetics, Sierra LeoneVolunteer: 610€ expatriate allowance per month + 500 € local allowance per month Salaried: from 2000 to 2300 € gross salary per month. How to apply ...
www.handicap-international.org.uk/page_573.php - 32k - Cached - Similar pages
Expats Network: Offres d'emploi Emplois / Jobs HANDICAP ...... advantage Conditions: Volunteer or salaried status depending on experience Volunteer : 610€ expatriate allowance per month + 500 € local allowance per ...
www.expats-network.com/apps/offre/ offreShow.php?idOffre=2783&p_debLimit=100 - 6k - Supplemental Result - Cached - Similar pages
Coordination Sud - Offres d'emploi Positions des ONG Appui aux ONG ...... advantage Conditions : Volunteer or salaried status depending on experience Volunteer : 610 € expatriate allowance per month + 500 € local allowance per ...
www.coordinationsud.org/search/ view.php?domaine=11&id=4818&offset=63 - 18k - Supplemental Result - Cached - Similar pages
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I found this:
You’ll receive a local allowance of approx. £200 depending on local cost of living, and a monthly compensation of between £400-£600 into your bank account at home.
This seems to fit your context.
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