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Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

velux

English translation:

Velux; Velux-type windows/skylights

Added to glossary by Anton Konashenok
Jun 2, 2008 03:30
16 yrs ago
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French term

velux

French to English Tech/Engineering Architecture
estimate on construction (architecture) work done on a hotel...

3 Velux au nord à la place des lucarnes dans locaux sanitaires
Proposed translations (English)
4 +5 Velux
4 +4 skylights
4 +1 roof windows
3 see photos
Change log

Jun 9, 2008 10:55: Anton Konashenok Created KOG entry

Proposed translations

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6 mins
Selected

Velux

It's a brand of roof windows and skylights.
Reference:

http://www.velux.com/

Peer comment(s):
agree architran : "Velux-type" windows is better, because Velux is also generically used in EN for all "tilt & turn" roof light models
35 mins
Thanks!
agree Mary Carroll Richer LaFlèche
1 hr
Thanks!
agree Miranda Joubioux (X) : If you can be sure they are using this brand
3 hrs
Thanks, Miranda
neutral Tony M : – agree with the caveat raised by Aricb, that 'velux' is used in FR as a generic in a way that it isn't in EN, so it might be safer to say 'roof windows'
4 hrs
Thanks, Tony
agree Irene McClure
4 hrs
Thanks, Irene
agree B D Finch : As the brand name is used in the French, it should be pointed out in a note that this is a brand name and Client to check whether that particular brand is to be specified.
6 hrs
Quite reasonable, thanks!
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3 mins

see photos

see this page with photos of said velux :

http://www.google.fr/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=...

Not sure about the English for it...
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+4
9 mins

skylights

"La marque Velux est souvent utilisée abusivement comme nom commun Velux pour « châssis à tabatière »..."
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velux
Peer comment(s):
agree Clair Pickworth
24 mins
Thanks!
agree swanda : you're 100% right: this is the way it is translated in all specifications of work
3 hrs
Thanks, swanda
agree Miranda Joubioux (X) : Aricb has a valid point here if you want to be more general an not refer to the brand this is the right choice
3 hrs
Yes, it really depends whether the author meant to reference the brand or not. Thanks for your comment.
neutral Tony M : Yes, in principle — except that 'skylight' is rather down-grading a Velux-type roof window
4 hrs
True :)
neutral B D Finch : As the original seems to have "Velux" with a capital, it is very likely that the brand name was deliberately used. Skylights do not necessarily open, Velux do open, so by changing it further specification becomes necessary.
6 hrs
Yes, although the Wikipedia article also capitalizes "Velux" as a common noun. But you make a valid point about the functionality of a Velux window vs. a skylight. Thanks for commenting.
agree Charles Hawtrey (X) : Had 'em in France, have one in UK. I'd go for 'skylight' but the mnfr. knows best, & it depends on usage - 'skylight' to let light in, 'roof window' to provide window functions eg. light + view of surroundings. 'Blinds' are extra eg. to keep sun out.
12 hrs
Thanks, Charles; as you point out, the appropriate translation depends on the intent of the author.
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+1
4 hrs

roof windows

That's what Velux themselves call them, so i think we can take it from the horse's mouth!

VELUX - roof windows, skylights and sun tunnels

VELUX - leading manufacturer of roof windows, blinds, skylights and sun tunnels.

www.velux.com/

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Note added at 16 hrs (2008-06-02 20:07:01 GMT)
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Even if we assume that 'velux' is being used here in the generic sense, when it is used in that sense in FR it almost invariably refers to what we would call 'roof windows', rather than mere skylights (for example, 'chassis'...)
Peer comment(s):
agree Charles Hawtrey (X) : Had 'em in France, have one in UK. I'd go for 'skylight' but the mnfr. knows best, & it depends on usage - 'skylight' to let light in, 'roof window' to provide window functions eg. light + view of surroundings. 'Blinds' are extra eg. to keep sun out.
7 hrs
Thanks, Charles!
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