mode d'utilisation

English translation: operating mode

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French term or phrase:mode d'utilisation
English translation:operating mode
Entered by: aafoo

04:39 Aug 4, 2009
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Telecom(munications)
French term or phrase: mode d'utilisation
"Si l’utilisateur modifie le mode d’utilisation du paramètre, les parties fixes seront modifiée en conséquence."

I'm not sure how one would translate 'mode d'utilisation' in this sentence. Would it simply be 'mode of utilization' or 'utilization mode.' Here, we're referring to the HTML / TEXT modes...

Thanks!
aafoo
Local time: 00:24
operating mode
Explanation:
In this context at least...I feel like the author means, "the way the thing works", I just see operating mode fitting in there.
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Papillonbleu9
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Local time: 14:54
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Summary of answers provided
4 +6operating mode
Papillonbleu9
4operation mode
Constantinos Faridis (X)
4directions for use
Jean-Claude Gouin
3utilization method
celoudin


  

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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
operating mode


Explanation:
In this context at least...I feel like the author means, "the way the thing works", I just see operating mode fitting in there.

Papillonbleu9
United States
Local time: 14:54
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 3
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Asker: Bonjour Paillonbleu9, Thank you very much for your prompt reply! I find your answer quite helpful. However, may I also kindly request you to give me another example using the HTML/TEXTE context? I'm finding it a bit difficult to fit the term into my translation. Thanks in advance for your help!


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utilization method


Explanation:
An idea...

celoudin
Australia
Local time: 05:54
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Native speaker of: French
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operation mode


Explanation:
However, you must always ensure that a manual operation mode switch does not interrupt system operation, for example because there are too few dialog ...
help.sap.com/.../content.htm - Προσωρινά αποθηκευμένη - Παρόμοιες
Switching Operation Modes (SAP Library - Configuration) - [ Μετάφραση αυτής της σελίδας ]When operation modes are switched, the work processes are redistributed automatically without stopping and restarting the instances

Constantinos Faridis (X)
Greece
Local time: 20:54
Native speaker of: Greek
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directions for use


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Jean-Claude Gouin
Canada
Local time: 14:54
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
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