Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
Axe physique/théorique
English translation:
physique = exists theorique = planned/hypothetical
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Julia Parnaby (X)
Jan 10, 2009 19:12
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French term
Axe physique/théorique
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Construction / Civil Engineering
I'm struggling with the concept of physique and théorique in relation to a road layout. Any ideas?
L’axe nord-sud, supporté par le mail de l’Europe, est avant tout physique [...] Le deuxième axe ouest-est, plus théorique mais néanmoins historique [...]
L’axe nord-sud, supporté par le mail de l’Europe, est avant tout physique [...] Le deuxième axe ouest-est, plus théorique mais néanmoins historique [...]
Proposed translations
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| 3 +1 | physique = exists theorique = planned historique=old layout now no longer used |
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physique = exists theorique = planned historique=old layout now no longer used
axe is presumably the main road network
Note from asker:
| Yes, I think that's probably right - the north-south road actually exists whereas the east-west is more of an 'imaginary' axis which crosses it. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Bourth (X)
: Typical architect-speak! If something they would like to exist because it fits their plan doesn't exist, they'll make you believe it does albeit historomythically!!!
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Thank you for your typical Bourth-speak
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