Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
table de lecture paysagère
English translation:
orientation table
Added to glossary by
Claire Cox
Jun 21, 2007 11:08
16 yrs ago
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French term
Wide industrial experience. Good rates.
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English
table de lecture paysagère
French to English
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Tourism & Travel
At a scenic viewpoint. I think I can see what it is but I've no idea what to call it.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +5 | orientation table |
Claire Cox
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| 3 +3 | viewpoint indicator |
Alanguelaise
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| 3 +1 | scenic viewpoint map |
Odette Grille (X)
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| 3 | viewpoint map |
Graham macLachlan
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Change log
Jul 5, 2007 08:13: Claire Cox Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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16 mins
Claire Cox
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Works in field
United Kingdom
French & German Technical Translations
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, German to English
Related KudoZ points
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orientation table
See
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/1007416
for the German discussion on this topic!
And:
http://www.eze-riviera.com/emotions/ang/table.htm
for a picture of what I think you've got in mind?
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-06-21 13:09:46 GMT)
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I suspect this is one of those funny words, where everyone knows what it is, but there's no one specific term for it. I've certainly looked at countless of these on walks up and down various hills.
Here's and English reference for my suggestion: it certainly doesn't just exist as a translation of the equivalent French term!
Sedbergh photosSedbergh home, Winder's summit provides good long distance views in most directions. Close to the Ordnance Survey trig point is an orientation table, ...
www.sedbergh.org.uk/scenery/photo-page.html?id=26 - 3k
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/1007416
for the German discussion on this topic!
And:
http://www.eze-riviera.com/emotions/ang/table.htm
for a picture of what I think you've got in mind?
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-06-21 13:09:46 GMT)
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I suspect this is one of those funny words, where everyone knows what it is, but there's no one specific term for it. I've certainly looked at countless of these on walks up and down various hills.
Here's and English reference for my suggestion: it certainly doesn't just exist as a translation of the equivalent French term!
Sedbergh photosSedbergh home, Winder's summit provides good long distance views in most directions. Close to the Ordnance Survey trig point is an orientation table, ...
www.sedbergh.org.uk/scenery/photo-page.html?id=26 - 3k
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
+1
10 mins
scenic viewpoint map
Google
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Graham macLachlan
: without the "scenic"
46 mins
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Well to differentiate it from a geographic map
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AllegroTrans
: The thing is, these "tables" rarely resemble maps - they are not to scale and only (usually) show visible viewpoints
10 hrs
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Yes, sure.
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55 mins
viewpoint map
This is the one and only convincing reference I found for the term:
Consequently, although there is a viewpoint map, erected by a past Mayor, little can be seen of the view depicted and the map is overgrown. ...
www.bathnes.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/63F922FE-12B8-4826-BA56-EB5...
I also thought of "outdoor map" but found nothing to back it up.
In any case I would definitely call it a "map" and not a "table" or an "indicator"
Consequently, although there is a viewpoint map, erected by a past Mayor, little can be seen of the view depicted and the map is overgrown. ...
www.bathnes.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/63F922FE-12B8-4826-BA56-EB5...
I also thought of "outdoor map" but found nothing to back it up.
In any case I would definitely call it a "map" and not a "table" or an "indicator"
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
AllegroTrans
: The thing is, these "tables" rarely resemble maps - they are not to scale and only (usually) indicate important visible landmarks
9 hrs
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Indeed, like tourist maps - maps don't have to be to scale or show every geograhical feauture, they can be highly stylized and very selective
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+3
10 mins
viewpoint indicator
That's what I'd call it, anyway!
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Note added at 16 mins (2007-06-21 11:24:41 GMT)
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Couple of examples:
http://website.lineone.net/~arjabe/favorite.htm
and
http://walking.visitscotland.com/walks/centralscotland/pentl...
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Note added at 22 hrs (2007-06-22 09:11:43 GMT)
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Toposcope would seem to be another possibility.
See:
http://www.scenesetters.co.uk/content/panels.html
and
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/hereford/worcs/41...
and
http://www.shropshiremagazine.com/general/publish/article_15...
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Note added at 16 mins (2007-06-21 11:24:41 GMT)
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Couple of examples:
http://website.lineone.net/~arjabe/favorite.htm
and
http://walking.visitscotland.com/walks/centralscotland/pentl...
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Note added at 22 hrs (2007-06-22 09:11:43 GMT)
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Toposcope would seem to be another possibility.
See:
http://www.scenesetters.co.uk/content/panels.html
and
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/hereford/worcs/41...
and
http://www.shropshiremagazine.com/general/publish/article_15...
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Melzie
22 mins
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Thanks, Melzie!
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Graham macLachlan
: I eat my words, there are some very good ghits for your suggestion
46 mins
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Bon ap, alors ;-)
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| agree |
AllegroTrans
10 hrs
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