Feb 6, 2007 16:06
17 yrs ago
English term

jobbing tradesman

English to French Tech/Engineering Construction / Civil Engineering Bâtiment
Dans un courrier, "concept britannique de "jobbing tradesman"..."
Proposed translations (French)
4 +1 artisan (indépendant)
Change log

Feb 6, 2007 18:41: Tony M changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"

Votes to reclassify question as PRO/non-PRO:

PRO (1): Stéphanie Soudais

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Proposed translations

+1
2 hrs
Selected

artisan (indépendant)

The concepts are not quite equivalent, but generally artisan is a near enough equivalent for tradesman; the 'jobbing' usually means that they take on individual jobs (rather as you might expect an artisan to do in FR), rather than, for example being a major contractor. I don't think it really has particular translation value in this context, unless you want to get into lengthy explanations!
Peer comment(s):

agree Raymonde Gagnier : "artisan indépendant"
7 hrs
Merci, Rousselures !
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