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parc en demi lune

English translation: semicircular pen

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French term or phrase:parc en demi lune
English translation:semicircular pen
Entered by: David Swain

16:32 Dec 22, 2014
French to English translations [PRO]
Livestock / Animal Husbandry / Sheep rearing
French term or phrase: parc en demi lune
This is a description of the situation before a wolf attack on a herd of sheep. "parc en demi lune" is a type of sheep pen, but I have been unable to find even a picture one.

Contexte : quartier d’aout – troupeau rassemblé devant la cabane pastorale (parc en demi lune) 1 berger - 5 CPT - 1 agneau a été prédaté la veille, sa carcasse est restée en contre bas de la couchade
David Swain
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:43
semi-circular pen
Explanation:
Very literally... but seems quite plausible, given the context.

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Note added at 4 heures (2014-12-22 21:23:07 GMT)
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I'm pretty sure it does refer to the shape, as Oliver's references indicate
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Tony M
France
Local time: 19:43
Grading comment
The client confirmed this is the meaning. Thanks for your answer.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
2 +5semi-circular pen
Tony M
3semilunar pen(s)
kashew
Summary of reference entries provided
Maybe this shape?
kashew
Andrew Bramhall

  

Answers


1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
semilunar pen(s)


Explanation:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/semilunar

kashew
France
Local time: 19:43
Does not meet criteria
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Andrew Bramhall: unidiomatic, I'm afraid;
16 mins
  -> Pity. What would it be in Swaledale?
neutral  B D Finch: Only if they're werewolves.
1 hr
  -> Nice one!
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +5
semi-circular pen


Explanation:
Very literally... but seems quite plausible, given the context.

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Note added at 4 heures (2014-12-22 21:23:07 GMT)
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I'm pretty sure it does refer to the shape, as Oliver's references indicate

Tony M
France
Local time: 19:43
Does not meet criteria
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
The client confirmed this is the meaning. Thanks for your answer.
Notes to answerer
Asker: This is the provisional translation I'm using. I'm not convinced though and feel there is probably a technical term, particularly as I'm not even certain that "demi lune" necessarily refers to the shape.

Asker: We will see tomorrow! I have used this as the provisional translation, but I am going to query it with the client on submission. They have previously responded to questions pretty quickly, so I should be able to post a definitive answer soon. Thanks for your help, in any case.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Andrew Bramhall: It's spot on ; it's what farmers use for ' kettling ' sheep
16 mins
  -> Thanks, Oliver!
agree  kashew: Naturally.
37 mins
  -> Thanks, J!
agree  B D Finch
1 hr
  -> Thanks, B! :-)
agree  Yvonne Gallagher
3 hrs
  -> Thanks, G!
agree  KMPrice
6 hrs
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Reference comments


48 mins
Reference: Maybe this shape?

Reference information:
http://search.iminent.com/SearchTheWeb/v6/1036/toolbox/Resul...

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Note added at 49 minutes (2014-12-22 17:21:56 GMT)
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Scroll dopwn to Blackshaw

kashew
France
Does not meet criteria
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Note to reference poster
Asker: That is certainly a possibility. Thanks

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1 hr peer agreement (net): +1
Reference

Reference information:
Sheep Handling. - Wrought Iron Gates and Railings, Ireland
http://whrea.co.uk/20887/20914.html
Sheep Handling Race - Stop Dividing Gate - Drafting Gate A Stop ... SE 57F -
18Ft Handling Race with Swing & Slide Semi-circular Forcing Pen. SE 57F - 18Ft
...
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Dee Sheep Yards
http://www.wool.com/Content/en-GB/WHN-104-Dee-Sheep-Yards.pd...
Dee sheep yards are based on a semi-circular layout, and are similar in many ...
The yards consist of holding and handling areas joined by a semi-circular ...
Cached
handling equipment - Modulamb.com
http://www.modulamb.com/handequipmenteng.html
Stops sheep advancing in the race. Lateral operation. Heavy duty ... ref: MHF.
Forcing gate designed to push the sheep into a semi-circular pen. Once sheep ...
Cached
Dunira | Drystone Designs
http://www.drystonedesigns.co.uk/drystone-seating/dunira/
A semi circle with a narrow neck and two tails. Available in different sizes. The
basic semi-circular shape of this design is often seen in sheep pens on hill farms.
Cached


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Note added at 1 hr (2014-12-22 17:57:48 GMT)
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Tony's answer is bang on the money here; the links show how they work.

Andrew Bramhall
United Kingdom
Does not meet criteria
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  Tony M
3 hrs
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