Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
points d'eau
English translation:
(other) bodies of water
Added to glossary by
kashew
Feb 17, 2011 05:55
13 yrs ago
5 viewers *
French term
points d'eau
French to English
Other
Botany
specific courses offered
Hello,
I'm looking for a good translation of points d'eau in English. The context is a description of where a particular plant is found :
"On me rencontre uniquement dans 5 rivières et points d’eau du sud "
As you can see, it's the plant talking (!) so the tone is simple to understand. I thought of translating it as waterholes but feel it's simply making the difference between rivers and other water areas (perhaps lakes/ponds etc).
After reading other explanations, I don't feel "catchment areas" is correct - perhaps "bodies of water" is better - it could fit in with the tone but wonder if there's a better word that I haven't thought of.
Could anyone help please?
I'm looking for a good translation of points d'eau in English. The context is a description of where a particular plant is found :
"On me rencontre uniquement dans 5 rivières et points d’eau du sud "
As you can see, it's the plant talking (!) so the tone is simple to understand. I thought of translating it as waterholes but feel it's simply making the difference between rivers and other water areas (perhaps lakes/ponds etc).
After reading other explanations, I don't feel "catchment areas" is correct - perhaps "bodies of water" is better - it could fit in with the tone but wonder if there's a better word that I haven't thought of.
Could anyone help please?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | (other) bodies of water |
kashew
|
| 4 +4 | sources of water |
Catharine Cellier-Smart
|
| 3 +2 | places where there is water |
Sarah Bessioud
|
| 4 | water outlets |
Etienne Muylle Wallace
|
Change log
Feb 26, 2011 11:20: kashew Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
+1
8 hrs
Selected
(other) bodies of water
Wiki - A body of water or waterbody[1] (often spelled water body) is any significant accumulation of water, usually covering the Earth or another planet. The term body of water most often refers to large accumulations of water, such as oceans, seas, and lakes, but it may also include smaller pools of water such as ponds, puddles or wetlands.
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 8 heures (2011-02-17 14:04:09 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
Or, waterbodies if you are looking for one word.
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 8 heures (2011-02-17 14:04:09 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
Or, waterbodies if you are looking for one word.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks for this - in fact I'm probably going to use "areas of water". I'm concerned about the "register" of the text as it's for a public exhibition on ecology."
+2
1 hr
Sarah Bessioud
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Germany
A way with words
Native in: English (Variants: British, UK, US) 
Works in: German to English, French to English, English
Related KudoZ points
:
8
places where there is water
This could be a possibility, given the tone of the text.
I am found in rivers and other places where there is water
http://www.animalcorner.co.uk/farm/ducks/duck_about.html
Ducks are birds. Ducks are also called 'Waterfowl' because they are normally found in places where there is water like ponds, streams and rivers.
I am found in rivers and other places where there is water
http://www.animalcorner.co.uk/farm/ducks/duck_about.html
Ducks are birds. Ducks are also called 'Waterfowl' because they are normally found in places where there is water like ponds, streams and rivers.
+4
1 hr
Catharine Cellier-Smart
Reunion
Reunion
Native in English
Reunion
The Smart Solution
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: French to English, Creoles & Pidgins (French-based Other) to English, English
sources of water
another suggestion - has the advantage of covering all possibilities but the disadvantage of not being one word
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2011-02-17 07:10:51 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
"Show to the people that too much urbanization extremely causes harm to the flora, chases away wildlife and increasingly pollutes rivers and sources of water"
http://scienceray.com/biology/ecology/ways-of-regulating-env...
"Bodhi Suf is also helping members of the local aqueduct organization coordinate a work plan during which major rivers and sources of water for the community are identified."
http://www.bodhisurfschool.com/recipient-sustainabletrip-mak...
"It was found that the discourse analysis discloses an environmental consciousness among settlers in general, which shows up their concern with conservation of rivers and sources of water, and their care regarding burning of the cleared areas as their first and second environmental concern, respectively"
http://lasa.international.pitt.edu/members/congress-papers/l...
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2011-02-17 07:10:51 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
"Show to the people that too much urbanization extremely causes harm to the flora, chases away wildlife and increasingly pollutes rivers and sources of water"
http://scienceray.com/biology/ecology/ways-of-regulating-env...
"Bodhi Suf is also helping members of the local aqueduct organization coordinate a work plan during which major rivers and sources of water for the community are identified."
http://www.bodhisurfschool.com/recipient-sustainabletrip-mak...
"It was found that the discourse analysis discloses an environmental consciousness among settlers in general, which shows up their concern with conservation of rivers and sources of water, and their care regarding burning of the cleared areas as their first and second environmental concern, respectively"
http://lasa.international.pitt.edu/members/congress-papers/l...
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Alistair Ian Spearing Ortiz
59 mins
|
|
thank you Alistair
|
|
| agree |
Evans (X)
: or "water sources" for slightly more concision
1 hr
|
|
thank you Gilla. I thought of water sources as well but in the end, rightly or wrongly, I preferred "sources of water"
|
|
| agree |
cc in nyc
6 hrs
|
|
thank you CC
|
|
| agree |
B D Finch
8 hrs
|
|
thank you B D
|
1 hr
Etienne Muylle Wallace
Spain
Spain
Native in French
Spain
QUICK SERVICE AND PERSONAL CONTROL
Native in: Dutch 
, French
Works in: French to Catalan, French to Flemish, French to Spanish, and 24 more.
water outlets
Chris Grech: Dictionary of Architecture and Construction
Discussion