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need help with some french automotive terms

Discussion in 'Europe' started by johng, Jan 28, 2006.

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  1. johng

    johng Formula 3

    Oct 23, 2004
    2,298
    northern va
    Full Name:
    john g
    hi

    i speak french but i don't know some automotive terms. i am looking into purchasing a ferrari from belgium (i was actually born there) and would like to ask the owner some questions. however i don't know how to translate the following words:

    cambelts
    major service
    service history
    2nd gear synchro
    prepurchase inspection

    if anyone could translate them into french, that would be greatly appreciated. replies in french ok!

    john
     
  2. TinaDK

    TinaDK F1 World Champ

    Jun 23, 2004
    11,823
    Denmark
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    Tina Poulsen
    Hmm this is what an online translator came up with ;) I hope you'll get more help from our French F-chatters ;)

    cambelts
    service principal
    service l'histoire
    2ème vitesse synchro
    inspection de prepurchase
     
  3. mlabiche

    mlabiche Rookie

    Jan 9, 2004
    20
    Aroud Geneva Lake - AKA : Heaven
    Full Name:
    Marin Labiche
    Hi
    This it :
    cambelts = Courroies
    major service = Revision "complete" ou Grande Revision
    service history = Carnet d'entretien
    2nd gear synchro = Syncho de 2eme Vitesse
    prepurchase inspection = Inspection avant achat (expression et usage assez peu courant en France)

    Enjoy the ride

    Marin
     
  4. johng

    johng Formula 3

    Oct 23, 2004
    2,298
    northern va
    Full Name:
    john g
    thanks!
     
  5. vince308

    vince308 Formula 3

    May 23, 2003
    1,305
    belgium
    Full Name:
    vincent

    Hi John, born in Belgium, great !

    What Ferrari are you looking for over here in Belgium ?
     
  6. johng

    johng Formula 3

    Oct 23, 2004
    2,298
    northern va
    Full Name:
    john g
    i'm looking for a 308 GTB! carburetted. so it's old enough to come to the US without EPA and DOT modifications.

    john
     
  7. bob348

    bob348 Formula 3

    Apr 13, 2004
    1,553
    Liege, Belgium
    Full Name:
    Geoffrey
    Hi John,

    where this 308 is situated ?
    If it's not too far from me, i certainly can help you (see the car or something...)
    I'm Belgian and from Liège, so, i sppek french...if i can help you let me know...
     
  8. johng

    johng Formula 3

    Oct 23, 2004
    2,298
    northern va
    Full Name:
    john g
    hi geoffrey

    i'm not sure where the car is in belgium. i just started communication with the owner by email. it takes about a week to get a response from him, so i'll let you know. i appreciate the offer, and if i decide to buy the car and you're close to him, i'll contact you. thanks

    john
     
  9. bob348

    bob348 Formula 3

    Apr 13, 2004
    1,553
    Liege, Belgium
    Full Name:
    Geoffrey
    Ok John, just let me know if you need some help
     

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