Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
accueil spécifique
English translation:
special reception facilities
Added to glossary by
Victoria Porter-Burns
Mar 17, 2008 12:22
16 yrs ago
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French term
accueil spécifique
French to English
Bus/Financial
Business/Commerce (general)
This is from a text about an company which has "adapted" its workplace to the needs of people with disabilities. "La plateforme-projets à XXXX a été adaptée pour accueillir des personnes en situation de handicap (rampe d'accès, accueil spécifique, reconnaissance digitale, toilettes.)
Any idea on "accueil spécifique?" Thanks!
Any idea on "accueil spécifique?" Thanks!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +7 | special reception facilities |
Victoria Porter-Burns
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| 4 | customised arrangements/custom-made facilities |
mckinnc
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| 2 +1 | special accomadations |
Joan Berglund
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Change log
Mar 18, 2008 10:01: Victoria Porter-Burns Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
+7
5 mins
Victoria Porter-Burns
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Works in field
United Kingdom
BA(Hons) FITI MCIL CL ISO 17100:2015
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, English, and 1 more.
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12
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special reception facilities
i.e. reception desk adapted for wheelchair users, bell height adjusted, etc.
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Note added at 6 mins (2008-03-17 12:29:28 GMT)
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I think it's referring to the fact that it's not just the entrance itself that's been adapted for people with disabilities but also the reception area/facilities, e.g. a seperate reception desk at a lower height, easier access, etc.
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Note added at 6 mins (2008-03-17 12:29:28 GMT)
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I think it's referring to the fact that it's not just the entrance itself that's been adapted for people with disabilities but also the reception area/facilities, e.g. a seperate reception desk at a lower height, easier access, etc.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you so much for your help, and thanks to all who participated!"
+1
19 mins
special accomadations
This is a poser, isn't it. Looking at how it is used on the web special accomadations was as close as I could come. I am posting one website below as an example
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
B D Finch
: Not even "accommodation"!
4 hrs
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| agree |
rkillings
: 'accommodation' is indeed the word to use, but spell it correctly. See http://www.opsi.gov.uk/Acts/acts1995/ukpga_19950050_en_1
15 hrs
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1 hr
customised arrangements/custom-made facilities
Something along those lines
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