Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
au retrait du diplôme
English translation:
on collection of the degree certificate
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NancyLynn
Sep 13, 2011 02:50
12 yrs ago
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French term
au retrait du diplôme
French to English
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Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs
Doctorate from Mali
I am confused by this little sentence on a medical degree from the University of Mali. It stands alone on the certificate. I am hoping someone here has come across it before and explain this to me:
N.B.: Une seule attestation est délivrée; au retrait du diplôme, l'Étudiant devra présenter la même attestation.
I know it's late, but... why would the diploma be withdrawn? And to whom would this certificate then be presented?
Many thanks!
N.B.: Une seule attestation est délivrée; au retrait du diplôme, l'Étudiant devra présenter la même attestation.
I know it's late, but... why would the diploma be withdrawn? And to whom would this certificate then be presented?
Many thanks!
Proposed translations
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| 4 +4 | on collection of the degree certificate |
Catharine Cellier-Smart
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| 4 +4 | upon retrieval of the diploma |
Jean-Louis S.
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on collection of the degree certificate
Note that this will be a "degree certificate" and not a diploma.
see
Degree certificate collection
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/intranet/students/registrationTimetabl...
"Graduates will be issued the degree certificate and transcript during the convocation ceremony. Please click here for the procedure on the issuance of the items at the ceremony.
If you are unable to attend the convocation, you can collect the two items personally from the Office of Academic Services from 2 August 2011 onwards."
http://convocation.ntu.edu.sg/InformationforGraduates/Pages/...
"You can collect your degree certificates from the Office of Registrar either in person or through an authorized representation on any working day between..."
http://www.sastra.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=arti...
see
Degree certificate collection
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/intranet/students/registrationTimetabl...
"Graduates will be issued the degree certificate and transcript during the convocation ceremony. Please click here for the procedure on the issuance of the items at the ceremony.
If you are unable to attend the convocation, you can collect the two items personally from the Office of Academic Services from 2 August 2011 onwards."
http://convocation.ntu.edu.sg/InformationforGraduates/Pages/...
"You can collect your degree certificates from the Office of Registrar either in person or through an authorized representation on any working day between..."
http://www.sastra.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=arti...
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Comment: "Thank you both for your kind explanations."
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40 mins
Jean-Louis S.
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upon retrieval of the diploma
What you are translating is the "attestation (provisoire) du diplome". This document is delivered immediately after passing the exam or thesis; the diploma is delivered months after when everybody who needs to sign it has done so. Many people never bother to retrieve the actual diploma as they have usually 'moved on' and the "attestation" is as good as the diploma itself - does not look as fancy, though.
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Note added at 54 mins (2011-09-13 03:44:05 GMT)
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Yes, but you can do without the official diploma in most instances.
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Note added at 54 mins (2011-09-13 03:44:05 GMT)
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Yes, but you can do without the official diploma in most instances.
Note from asker:
| Aha, thank you Jean-Louis! So: To receive official diploma, student must present this certificate. |
Peer comment(s):
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Lyandra
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Merci, Lyandra!
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Simo Blom
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Merci, Simo!
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Yvonne Gallagher
: like your explanation but not "retrieval". Maybe "receipt" may be better? And CCS is right, it's a degree
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Merci, Gallagy!
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Ingeborg Gowans (X)
: receipt fits better here
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Merci, Ingeborg!
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laenai
: The sentiment is correct but "retrieve" is not very natural English. We "collect" it or "pick it up" (although the latter is too informal for context)
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Merci, Laenai!
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