architecte/BE

English translation: architect/engineer

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French term or phrase:architecte/BE
English translation:architect/engineer
Entered by: B D Finch

14:13 May 25, 2012
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Architecture / job titles
French term or phrase: architecte/BE
In a list of building-related job positions:
Architecte/BE
Artisan/Décorateur
Distributeur/Négociant
Constructeur
Imprimeur
Standiste
Autre


No other context, sorry. I can tell you that the document is from France.
NancyLynn
Canada
Local time: 20:54
architect/engineer
Explanation:
BE = bureau d'études
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B D Finch
France
Local time: 02:54
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Thanks everyone!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1architect/engineer
B D Finch
3 +1architect/CE
Tony M
4Structural Architect (see note)
MartinPorto


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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
architect/CE


Explanation:
BE = bureau d'études

Many translations, but I think Consulting Engineer (hence CE) would probably fit best here.

Tony M
France
Local time: 02:54
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 143

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  B D Finch: By a whisker! Though I would not use the "CE" abbreviation.
0 min
  -> Thanks, B! No, I must admit I hesitated myself, better in full, I think, since it isn't a standard abbrevaition as it is in FR.
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
architect/engineer


Explanation:
BE = bureau d'études

B D Finch
France
Local time: 02:54
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 163
Grading comment
Thanks everyone!

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agree  Tony M
1 hr
  -> Thanks Tony
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Structural Architect (see note)


Explanation:
Structural Architect meaning an architect who knows what is holding the building up, and not an architect who designs a pretty or artistic building but does not necessarily have the skills of a structural engineer

MartinPorto
Portugal
Local time: 01:54
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
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