Translator Profile: Katerina Katapodi (krat)

I am Greek and French native speaker and translator, I have degree in French Literature and I am also Certified translator-Interpreter in Local First Instance Court in my town Mytilini, Greece, also in Lawyers Association (member)

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Sample Translation Engineering

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The differential is a device that splits power between 2 wheels.	Le differentiel est un appareil qui partage la puissance entre 2 rodes
As a car drives straight, its wheels will travel the same distance and rotate at the same speed.	Comme une voiture va droit, ses rodes vont voyager la meme distance et roter a la meme vitesse.
When a car turns, the outside wheels will follow a longer path around the curve.	Quand une voiture toure, les rodes exterieures vont suivre un chemin plus long autour de la courbe.
If the inside and outside wheels were connected by a mechanically solid axle, they would force each other to rotate at the same speed.	Si les rodes interieures et exterieures sont connectees parun axe solide mecanique, elles vont etre forcees l'une a l'autre pour roter a la meme vitesse.
The speed difference between the wheels on the shorter, inside path and the wheels on the longer, outside path would result in tire wear, poor handling, and if the traction of the tires were too great, the axle itself could be damaged.	La difference de vitesse entre les rodes sur le chemin interieur plus Court et les rodes au chemin plus long exterieur va detruire les pneus, traitemet pauvre, et si la traction des pneus etait superbe , l'axe pourrait etre detruit.
Automobiles can have several types of differentials; Open, Limited-Slip, and Locking.	Les automobiles peuvent avoir des divers types de differentiels; Ouvrir, Limite-Glisser, et Verrouillage .
An open differential lets either wheel spin at any speed traction allows.	Un differentiel ouvert laisse soit la rode spinner a toute vitesse de traction
The majority of cars on the road have this kind of differential.	La majorite des voitures sur la rue ont ce type de differentiel.
A limited slip differential has either viscous liquid or small clutch packs to allow power to go to the wheel with traction while the other wheel is spinning without traction.	Un differentiel de glisser limite a soit des paquets petits liquides viscoses pour permettre la puissance d'aller a la rode avec traction tandis que l'autre rode va spiner sans traction
This type of differential is mostly seen on sports cars.	Ce type de differetiel se rencontre surout aux voitures de sports.
A locking differential uses a mechanical connection to lock or unlock both wheels.	Un differentiel de loque utilise une connexion mecanique pour verrouiller ou deverouiller les deux rodes.
The only usual application for this is off-roading in trucks or SUVs.	La seule application habituelle pour ca est hors le chemin aux vans ou SUVs.

Sample Translation Automation Systems

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Home automation is a form of building automation, only on a smaller scale and (most of the time) of a lower complexity degree.	Les appareils automatiques de la maison est une Construction automatique, seulement d'une gamme plus petite (surtout) de complexite plus basse.
Both types of systems try to fill in the specific automation requirements of private homes and buildings, hereby increasing the comfort and security of the users and improving on overall energy efficiency.	Tous les deux systemes essaient de remplir les criteres d'automation specifique de maisons privees et batiments, lors augmenter le confort et securite d' utilisateurs et ameliorer l'efficacite d'energie partout.
Not all home automation systems posses these characteristics, simpler (cheaper) systems only focus on comfort or security.	Pas tous les systemes automatiques des maisons ont ces traits, les systemes plus simples enfoquent surtout sur le confort et securite.
Home automation systems come from the need of automating processes in the house of e.g. an immobile elderly person or a handicapped person.	Les systemes automatiques de maisons viennenet du besoin des proces automatiques dans la maison par ex. une personne agee invalide ou personnes handicappees.
Building automation systems originate from the simple fact that it is easier to control lots of systems remotely from one place instead of running around, controlling each of these systems manually.	Les systemes de Construction automatique viennent du fait simple qui est plus facile de controler des systemes remotes d'une place au lieu de courrir autour; controle de chacun de ces systemes de facon manuelle.
(HVAC and chilled / hot water systems come to mind)	(HVAC et systemes d'eau froide/chaude sont les plus communs).
Now that electronics are becoming more affordable and implemented in people's houses, the urge for electronic comfort is increasing by the day.	Maintenant les systemes electroniques peuvent etre payes plus facilement et installes aux maisons des gens, la necessite pour appereils electronique augmente chaque jour.
Hence the growth of the domotics market.	Lors, le developpement de marche domotique.

Sample Translation Electronics

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Atoms, the smallest particles of matter that retain the properties of the matter, are made of protons, electrons, and neutrons.	Les atomes qui sont des particules de matiere qui retiennent les proprietes de la matiere, sont faits de protons, electrons et neutrons
Protons have a positive charge, Electrons have a negative charge that cancels the proton's positive charge.	Les protons ont une charge positive, les Electrons ont une charge negative, qui fait eliminer la charge positive des protones
Neutrons are particles that are similar to a proton but have a neutral charge.	Les neutrons sont des particules qui ressemblent aux protons mais ont une charge neutre.
There are no differences between positive and negative charges except that particles with the same charge repel each other and particles with opposite charges attract each other.	Il n'y a pas de differences entre les charges positives et negatives sauf les particules avec le meme repel de charge entre eux et particules avec a charges opposees attirent l'un l'autre.
If a solitary positive proton and negative electron are placed near each other they will come together to form a hydrogen atom.	Si un proto positif solitaire et electron negatif sont place l'un a cote de l'autre ils vont former un atome d'hydrogene.
This repulsion and attraction (force between stationary charged particles) is known as the Electrostatic Force and extends theoretically to infinity, but is diluted as the distance between particles increases.	La repulsion et attraction (Force entre des particules charges stationaires)est connue comme la Force Electrostatique et elle est infinie, mais diluee comme la distance entre les particules augmente.
When an atom has one or more missing electrons it is left with a positive charge, and when an atom has at least one extra electron it has a negative charge.	Quand un atome a un ou plus electtons manquant il est laisse avec une charge positive, et quand un atome a au moins un electron Extra il a une charge egative.
Having a positive or a negative charge makes an atom an ion.	Ayant une charge positive ou negative fait d'un atome un ion.
Atoms only gain and lose protons and neutrons through fusion, fission, and radioactive decay.	Les atomes recoivent et perdent des protons et neutrons a travers la fusion, fission et degat radioactif.
Although atoms are made of many particles and objects are made of many atoms, they behave similarly to charged particles in terms of how they repel and attract.	Bienque les atomes soient construits de plusieurs particules et objets sont faits de plusieurs atomes, ils comportent aux particules charges de facon similaire concernant la facon dont ils repelent et attirent.
In an atom the protons and neutrons combine to form a tightly bound nucleus.	Dans un atome les protons et neutrons sont combines pour former un nucleus serre.
This nucleus is surrounded by a vast cloud of electrons circling it at a distance but held near the protons by electromagnetic attraction (the electrostatic force discussed earlier).	Ce nucleus est entoure d'une nuage vaste d'electrons l'encirclant par distance mais tenu pres des protons d'une atraction electromagnetique (Force electrostatique discutee avant).
The cloud exists as a series of overlapping shells / bands in which the inner valence bands are filled with electrons and are tightly bound to the atom.	La nuage existe comme une series de coquilles/bandes surpassant ou les bandes de valence interne sont remplies d'electrons et sont serres a l'atome.
The outer conduction bands contain no electrons except those that have accelerated to the conduction bands by gaining energy.	Les bandes de conduction exterieure ne contiennent pas d'electrons sauf ceux qui ont accelere aux bandes de conduction en gagnant de l'energie.
With enough energy an electron will escape an atom (compare with the escape velocity of a space rocket).	Avec assez d'energie un electron va echapper d'un atome (comparer a la velocite echappant d'un satellite.
When an electron in the conduction band decelerates and falls to another conduction band or the valence band a photon is emitted.	Quand un electrone a la bande de conduction decelere et tombe a une autre bande de conduction ou la bande de valence un photon est emis.
This is known as the photoelectric effect.	Ca est conne comme effet photoelectrique.

Sample Translation International Law

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What is “governance”?	Τι σημαίνει ''διέπει''?
The term governance often gives rise to confusion because it is (erroneously) assumed that it must refer solely to acts or duties of the government.	Ο όρος κυριαρχία συχνά δίνει αφορμή για σύγχυση διότι θεωρείται (από λάθος) ότι αναφέρεται μόνο σε πράξεις ή καθήκοντα της κυβέρησης
Of course, governments do play an important role in many kinds of governance.	Βεβαίως, οι κυβερνήσεις παίζουν σημαντικό ρόλο σε πολλά είδη κυριαρχίας.
However, in fact, the concept is far broader, and extends beyond merely the State.	Ωστόσο, πράγματι, ο όρος είναι πολύ ευρύτερος, και επεκτείνεται απλώς στην Πολιτεία.
For example, we have seen increasing reference recently to the notion of “corporate governance”, a process that involves oversight both by the State and by a host of non-State bodies, including corporations themselves.	Για παράδειγμα, έχουμε δεί την αύξηση της αναφοράς πρόσφατα με την έννοια της ''κυριαρχίας των συντεχνιών'', μια διαδικασία που αποτελείται από την Πολιτεία και από μη κρατικούς φορείς, συμπεριλαμβανομένων και των σωματείων των ίδιων.
Don McLean points out that the word governance derives from the Latin word “gubernare”, which refers to the action of steering a ship.	Ο Don McLean τονίζει ότι η λέξη κυριαρχία προέρχεται από το Λατινικό ''κυβερνώ΄΄ το οποίο αναφέρεται στην δράση ή το οδήγημα ενός πλοίου.
This etymology suggests a broader definition for governance.	Η ετυμολογία προτείνει έναν ευρύτερο ορισμό για τη κυριαρχία (διακυβέρνηση).
One important implication of this broader view is that governance includes multiple tools and mechanisms.	Μια σημαντική έννοια αυτής της ευρύτερης άποψης είναι ότι η κυριαρχία περιλαμβάνει πολλά εργαλεία και μηχανισμούς.
Traditional law and policy are certainly among those mechanisms.	Το παραδοσιακό δίκαιο και πολιτική ανήκουν φυσικά σε αυτούς τους μηχανισμούς.
However, as we shall see throughout this primer, governance can take place through many other channels.	Ωστόσο, όπως θα δούμε μέσα από αυτήν την πρωταρχική κυριαρχία, μπορεί να λάβει χώρα μέσα από πολλούς άλλους διαύλους.
Technology, social norms, decision-making procedures, and institutional design: all of these are as equally important in governance as law or policy.	Η τεχνολογία, τα κοινωνικά πρότυπα, οι διαδικασίες λήψης αποφάσεων και ο θεσμικός σχεδιασμός είναι εξίσου σημαντικά στη διακυβέρνηση (κυριαρχία)όπως το δίκαιο των νόμων ή πολιτική.

Sample Translation Automation Systems

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Home automation is a form of building automation, only on a smaller scale and (most of the time) of a lower complexity degree.	Les appareils automatiques de la maison est une Construction automatique, seulement d'une gamme plus petite (surtout) de complexite plus basse.
Both types of systems try to fill in the specific automation requirements of private homes and buildings, hereby increasing the comfort and security of the users and improving on overall energy efficiency.	Tous les deux systemes essaient de remplir les criteres d'automation specifique de maisons privees et batiments, lors augmenter le confort et securite d' utilisateurs et ameliorer l'efficacite d'energie partout.
Not all home automation systems posses these characteristics, simpler (cheaper) systems only focus on comfort or security.	Pas tous les systemes automatiques des maisons ont ces traits, les systemes plus simples enfoquent surtout sur le confort et securite.
Home automation systems come from the need of automating processes in the house of e.g. an immobile elderly person or a handicapped person.	Les systemes automatiques de maisons viennenet du besoin des proces automatiques dans la maison par ex. une personne agee invalide ou personnes handicappees.
Building automation systems originate from the simple fact that it is easier to control lots of systems remotely from one place instead of running around, controlling each of these systems manually.	Les systemes de Construction automatique viennent du fait simple qui est plus facile de controler des systemes remotes d'une place au lieu de courrir autour; controle de chacun de ces systemes de facon manuelle.
(HVAC and chilled / hot water systems come to mind)	(HVAC et systemes d'eau froide/chaude sont les plus communs).
Now that electronics are becoming more affordable and implemented in people's houses, the urge for electronic comfort is increasing by the day.	Maintenant les systemes electroniques peuvent etre payes plus facilement et installes aux maisons des gens, la necessite pour appereils electronique augmente chaque jour.
Hence the growth of the domotics market.	Lors, le developpement de marche domotique.

Sample Translation International Law

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What is “governance”?	Que est la 'gouvernance''?
The term governance often gives rise to confusion because it is (erroneously) assumed that it must refer solely to acts or duties of the government.	Le terme gouvernance fait souvent creer la confusion parceque il est suppose par erreur qu'il doit impliquer des actes ou devoirs du gouvernement.
Of course, governments do play an important role in many kinds of governance.	Biensur les gouvernements jouent un role important dans tous les types de gouvernance.
However, in fact, the concept is far broader, and extends beyond merely the State.	Toutefois, le concepte est bien plus ample, allant jusqu'a l'Etat.
For example, we have seen increasing reference recently to the notion of “corporate governance”, a process that involves oversight both by the State and by a host of non-State bodies, including corporations themselves.	Par exemple, nous avons vu une reference augmentant recement a la notion de ''gouvernance des societes'', un proces qui comprend la vue par l'Etat et les agents qui n'appartiennent pas a l'etat, y inclues les societes elles memes.
Don McLean points out that the word governance derives from the Latin word “gubernare”, which refers to the action of steering a ship.	Don McLean dit que le mot gouvernance vient du mot latin ''gubernanre'' qui signifie l'action ou conduite d'un bateau
This etymology suggests a broader definition for governance.	L'etymologie propose une definitions plus ample pour gouvernance.
One important implication of this broader view is that governance includes multiple tools and mechanisms.	Une implication importante de cette vue ample est que la gouvernance inclut des outils multiples et mecanismes.
Traditional law and policy are certainly among those mechanisms.	Le droit traditionel et politique tiennent a ce mechanisme.
However, as we shall see throughout this primer, governance can take place through many other channels.	Pourtant, comme on va voir la gouvernance primaire peut avoir lieu dans d'autres agents.
Technology, social norms, decision-making procedures, and institutional design: all of these are as equally important in governance as law or policy.	La technologie, normes sociales, processus de prise de decisions et dessin d'institutions; tous ceux sont aussi important que les lois ou politique.

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