Jul 20, 2017 17:42
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English term

HFO/diesel switchable

English to French Other Energy / Power Generation
NextGen Gas generator - NGG (J420C611):

Highly suitable for continuous baseload operation
Dual fuel capability - HFO/diesel switchable
Modular containerized design for speed of deployment
Significant savings in fuel costs compared to diesel fuel
Proposed translations (French)
3 +1 commutation possible HFO / diesel

Discussion

Tony M Jul 20, 2017:
@ Asker Not really sure what your question is, but note that HFO = heavy fuel oil; I believe the same abbreviation is commonly used in FR too.

According to GDT, 'mazout lourd' (although that's Fr-CA, and the file gives other possible FR-FR variants):
http://www.granddictionnaire.com/ficheOqlf.aspx?Id_Fiche=265...

Proposed translations

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commutation possible HFO / diesel

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Peer comment(s):

agree Tony M : Though probably rather 'gasoil' in FR, no? / Yes, for the engine (invented by Herr Diesel!); but I've never seen it for the fuel?
18 mins
Oui, c'est vrai. On dit aussi souvent moteur diesel.
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