lignes de gabarit relativement bas

English translation: relatively low profile

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French term or phrase:lignes de gabarit relativement bas
English translation:relatively low profile
Entered by: pooja_chic

17:22 Nov 28, 2012
French to English translations [PRO]
Architecture
French term or phrase: lignes de gabarit relativement bas
Articulation entre colline et fleuve, combiné à l’agencement du programme, le projet nous conduit naturellement à une implantation en longueur, conforme aux lignes de forces en présence, et de gabarit relativement bas, dans le respect du patrimoine environnant.
pooja_chic
relatively low profile
Explanation:
Having now seen your other question, this seems a likely meaning.

www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/nbaf_feis_crd2_37.pdf
"Given the relatively low profile of the building and the use of mitigative measures, significant lighting impacts on migratory birds would not be likely to occur."

www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/.../item_2-5...
"relatively low profile of the building and also the existence of boundary screening would ensure the development would not lead to a ..."
moderngov.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ecminutes/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?...
" the relatively low profile of the building it would not appear an excessively large feature within the wide panoramic views from this footpath."

www.engr.psu.edu/ae/thesis/.../2007/.../building-stats.ht..... - United States
26 Apr 2007 – Because of the building's relatively low profile, these projections add elements of depth and shadow that are quite evident, while also providing ...
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B D Finch
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Local time: 04:43
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Summary of answers provided
4respect relatively low storey height limitations
Josephine Cassar
3relatively low profile
B D Finch
3low-lying building
SafeTex
3 -1relatively low clearance lines
v_sacilik


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relatively low clearance lines


Explanation:
maybe you can use 'mold' instead of clearance.. need to know the subject of project in order to find the right word..


v_sacilik
Local time: 05:43
Native speaker of: Native in TurkishTurkish

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disagree  B D Finch: "Clearance lines" would be more in keeping with retail sales than construction or architecture!
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relatively low profile


Explanation:
Having now seen your other question, this seems a likely meaning.

www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/nbaf_feis_crd2_37.pdf
"Given the relatively low profile of the building and the use of mitigative measures, significant lighting impacts on migratory birds would not be likely to occur."

www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/.../item_2-5...
"relatively low profile of the building and also the existence of boundary screening would ensure the development would not lead to a ..."
moderngov.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ecminutes/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?...
" the relatively low profile of the building it would not appear an excessively large feature within the wide panoramic views from this footpath."

www.engr.psu.edu/ae/thesis/.../2007/.../building-stats.ht..... - United States
26 Apr 2007 – Because of the building's relatively low profile, these projections add elements of depth and shadow that are quite evident, while also providing ...

B D Finch
France
Local time: 04:43
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Native speaker of: English
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low-lying building


Explanation:
An alternative to 'low-profile' just so you have a choice


    Reference: http://www.google.fr/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=...
    Reference: http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/american/low-lyi...
SafeTex
France
Local time: 04:43
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  B D Finch: This doesn't mean the same as "low profile". "Low-lying" would refer to the ground level on which it is built!
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respect relatively low storey height limitations


Explanation:
Respect can be left out but general sense

Josephine Cassar
Malta
Local time: 04:43
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in MalteseMaltese
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