BALISER
From the press
“Le CN souhaite baliser le droit de travailler en français”
Commentary
Baliser is a very convenient French verb with multiple meanings: to mark out, to map out, to pave the way, to explore, to tag, and much more. Its great versatility actually makes it hard to pick the best way to translate it into English. Here are a few examples that can help.
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define (to)
baliser les créneaux de prévention et d’intervention
define opportunities for prevention and intervention
draw up a roadmap (to)
Le potentiel de cette nouvelle science suscite une réflexion sur les considérations éthiques qui doivent baliser son développement.
AI’s potential raises ethical issues that need to be thought through as we draw up the roadmap for future development.
flag (to)
l’identification de solutions potentielles permettant de baliser rapidement la solution à analyser
identify potential solutions in order to quickly flag the solution to analyze
focus (to)
Établissez une liste de critères pour baliser vos recherches.
Establish a list of criteria to focus your efforts.
guide (to)
baliser l’application des pouvoirs de décision relativement aux projets d’oléoducs
to guide decision-making on oil pipeline projects
identify (to)
L’analyse approfondie des besoins viendra baliser les marchés où nous serons présents.
In-depth analyses of needs will be used to identify markets where we will be active.
limit (to)
La seule organisation qui ait le pouvoir de baliser ce que les enfants peuvent voir et entendre, c’est le gouvernement fédéral.
The only organization with the power to limit what kids see and hear is the federal government.
map out (to)
baliser les mesures dans le plan d’action
map out what can be done in the action plan
provide a framework (to)
assurer une cohérence et baliser l’engagement bénévole
ensure consistency and provide a framework for volunteering
restrict (to)
Le devoir de réserve balise leur liberté d’expression.
The duty of discretion restricts their freedom of expression.
set limits (to)
baliser son utilisation des technologies
set limits on technology usage
set out (to)
un contrat qui balise leurs obligations
a contract setting out their obligations
set parameters (to)
Il est important de baliser clairement son utilisation en physiothérapie.
It is important to set clear parameters for its use in physiotherapy.
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