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instances de décisions

English translation: decision-making authorities / bodies

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French term or phrase:instances de décisions
English translation:decision-making authorities / bodies
Entered by: Delaina

17:15 Apr 15, 2015
French to English translations [Non-PRO]
Social Sciences - History / Funding by subscription
French term or phrase: instances de décisions
La souscription mobilise un réseau d’interconnaissance qui facilite la réalisation de l’entreprise par toutes sortes d’aides matérielles ou d’entregent auprès d’instances de décisions.

The sentence is discussing the benefits of funding technology projects by subscription in the 18th century. The first befit it lists is material and financial support. Is the second something like ' social connections to help with decision-making'?
Delaina
United Kingdom
Local time: 20:07
decision-making authorities / bodies
Explanation:
Surely "instance" is being used here in the sense of "Autorité, organisme ayant un pouvoir de décision" (see under B.2)
http://www.cnrtl.fr/definition/instance



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Note added at 28 mins (2015-04-15 17:43:58 GMT)
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I assumed you wanted a translation of the term in the box, "instances de décisions". I hope I haven't misunderstood.

For "entregent", something like "good offices" might suit you. It means use of connections with influential people.
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Charles Davis
Spain
Local time: 21:07
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3decision-making authorities / bodies
Charles Davis
4skillful intervention
Ghyslaine LE NAGARD


Discussion entries: 1





  

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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
decision-making authorities / bodies


Explanation:
Surely "instance" is being used here in the sense of "Autorité, organisme ayant un pouvoir de décision" (see under B.2)
http://www.cnrtl.fr/definition/instance



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Note added at 28 mins (2015-04-15 17:43:58 GMT)
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I assumed you wanted a translation of the term in the box, "instances de décisions". I hope I haven't misunderstood.

For "entregent", something like "good offices" might suit you. It means use of connections with influential people.

Charles Davis
Spain
Local time: 21:07
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 40

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ruth C (X)
33 mins
  -> Thanks, Ruth!
agree  Nikki Scott-Despaigne: The term "instance" is the term I understood to be causing difficulty.
48 mins
  -> Thanks, Nikki! Yes, that's what I thought too.
agree  Verginia Ophof
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Verginia!
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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
skillful intervention


Explanation:
Lots of synonyms for "entregent" in the dictionary
"...d'entregent auprès d'instances de décisions" = ... par "habilité" (manoeuvres habiles) auprès d'instance de décisions

...through material support and skilful intervention with the decision-making organizations.




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Note added at 1 hr (2015-04-15 18:29:51 GMT)
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though you were questioning "entregent" as well;

Ghyslaine LE NAGARD
New Caledonia
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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