Apr 15 12:28
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French term
homing
French to English
Bus/Financial
Business/Commerce (general)
This is a risk mapping for an energy company. I'm guessing it's an anglicism, but can't find any other similar uses.
Les tendances émergentes en rapport avec le risque pour l'entreprise
Social et sociétal (other categories are Political, Legal, Environmental, Economic etc)
Déclin démographique
Urbanisation et nouvelles formes urbaines
Inégalités et fractures sociales
Polarisation de la société et tensions sociales
Transformations agricoles et modification du régime alimentaire
Nouvelles menaces sur la santé
Confort et homing
Les tendances émergentes en rapport avec le risque pour l'entreprise
Social et sociétal (other categories are Political, Legal, Environmental, Economic etc)
Déclin démographique
Urbanisation et nouvelles formes urbaines
Inégalités et fractures sociales
Polarisation de la société et tensions sociales
Transformations agricoles et modification du régime alimentaire
Nouvelles menaces sur la santé
Confort et homing
Proposed translations
(English)
Proposed translations
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more time spent in the home
"working from home" was the first idea that came to mind here. But it's clearly not confined to work activities.
Michele's "cocooning" is a nice choice, and present in that link to a dictionary, and there's a Wikip entry on it. It seems to have been coined in the early 1980s, so nothing to do with recent years, pandemic, Zoom, WFH, etc. The trouble is that, on this side (eastern) of the Atlantic I have literally never heard of that term, ever.
It's not unheard-of for the French to come up with an anglicism which, though borrowed from an existing English word, actually means something entirely different, and which may take several words to express in English because we don't (yet) have a widely used snappy expression for "le homing".
Michele's "cocooning" is a nice choice, and present in that link to a dictionary, and there's a Wikip entry on it. It seems to have been coined in the early 1980s, so nothing to do with recent years, pandemic, Zoom, WFH, etc. The trouble is that, on this side (eastern) of the Atlantic I have literally never heard of that term, ever.
It's not unheard-of for the French to come up with an anglicism which, though borrowed from an existing English word, actually means something entirely different, and which may take several words to express in English because we don't (yet) have a widely used snappy expression for "le homing".
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AllegroTrans
: Yes, hard to come up with a single word (hometiming?)
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ormiston
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abe(L)solano
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Yvonne Gallagher
: rather prosaic. Phil's "increased focus on home" is better
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not really, it doesn't strike the right register for this sort of business-speak
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "thanks for your input, it wasn't exactly what I used, but it gave me the inspiration to come up with a creative solution"
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Imane Ben Lakehal
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homing
it is already an English term
Note from asker:
| Thanks, yes I realise that, but none of its meanings make any sense in this context. Maybe the author has misunderstood the meaning. |
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AllegroTrans
: We talk of homing pigeons and homing stray dogs and cats, but in the asker's context it doesn't work
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Yvonne Gallagher
: no, it isn't in this context
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chilling out
According to BMW, it's getting together with your close mates at one of your homes (I think?). Personally I wouldn't give that a particular term, but then I don't work in marketing.
"le "homing", regroupement convivial dans un endroit privé"
"le "homing", regroupement convivial dans un endroit privé"
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philgoddard
: This doesn't fit the context.
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AllegroTrans
: Is this rather too informal?
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Oh absolutely, but I was so revolted by the use of the word that this was all I could think of!
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Yvonne Gallagher
: you can chill out with your mates anywhere
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RODRIGUE MONJOUO
Cameroon
Cameroon
Native in French
Cameroon
Tech engineer & translator
Native in: French (Variants: Canadian, Swiss, Moroccan, Belgian, Cameroon, Standard-France, African, Luxembourgish) 
Works in: English to French, French to English, French, and 1 more.
chilling
Le terme anglais "Chilling" fait référence à la détente et à la relaxation que l'on peut avoir dans le confort de sa maison.
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AllegroTrans
: much too informal, and wrong anyway
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Yvonne Gallagher
: possible to chill anywhere
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AllegroTrans
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Specializes in field
United Kingdom
Sensible solutions
Native in: English (Variant: Wessexois)
Works in: French to English, English, English to French
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domestic enjoyment
Catharine Beecher, Domestic Economy, and Social Reform
Digital Commons @ IWU
https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu › cgi › viewcontent
PDF
by EM Roberts · 2006 · Cited by 3 — health, industry, and economy, those cardinal requirements of domestic enjoyment and success.,,67 In choosing such a home, Beech~rwas, according to scholar ...
REALIZING RIGHTS, CHANGING LIVES:
UNICEF
https://www.unicef.org › media › file
PDF
13 Nov 2020 — the domestic enjoyment of human rights into the above- mentioned monitoring mechanisms (e.g. via 'alternative reporting'), and then by ...
DRUNKENNESS. (Hansard, 3 June 1834) - the API
UK Parliament
https://api.parliament.uk › commons › jun › drunkenness
... social happiness and domestic enjoyment, he who may be instrumental in arresting its fatal progress, will be conferring an in, estimable benefit on his ...
Digital Commons @ IWU
https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu › cgi › viewcontent
by EM Roberts · 2006 · Cited by 3 — health, industry, and economy, those cardinal requirements of domestic enjoyment and success.,,67 In choosing such a home, Beech~rwas, according to scholar ...
REALIZING RIGHTS, CHANGING LIVES:
UNICEF
https://www.unicef.org › media › file
13 Nov 2020 — the domestic enjoyment of human rights into the above- mentioned monitoring mechanisms (e.g. via 'alternative reporting'), and then by ...
DRUNKENNESS. (Hansard, 3 June 1834) - the API
UK Parliament
https://api.parliament.uk › commons › jun › drunkenness
... social happiness and domestic enjoyment, he who may be instrumental in arresting its fatal progress, will be conferring an in, estimable benefit on his ...
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Mpoma
: I think the gist of the idea is probably about TIME... more *time* spent at home, but I think the idea is kind of agnostic about whether you are enjoying it or not...
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philgoddard
United States
United States
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United States
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the increased focus on home working, shopping, and leisure
I haven't found any dictionary support for this, but I think we need to look at the context, which is a list of risks facing a power company.
As our lifestyles change, so does our energy consumption. For example less capacity may be needed in city centres because fewer people work and shop there.
You could ignore 'confort et', or you could insert 'the convenience of' before 'home working'.
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Le terme homing vient du mot anglais “home” et désigne donc le phénomène de recentrage des comportements et des occupations vers la maison.
http://touhso.wordpress.com/2021/03/02/le-homing-la-tendance...
As our lifestyles change, so does our energy consumption. For example less capacity may be needed in city centres because fewer people work and shop there.
You could ignore 'confort et', or you could insert 'the convenience of' before 'home working'.
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Le terme homing vient du mot anglais “home” et désigne donc le phénomène de recentrage des comportements et des occupations vers la maison.
http://touhso.wordpress.com/2021/03/02/le-homing-la-tendance...
Note from asker:
| Thanks for the link Phil, that was very helpful |
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AllegroTrans
: I can see how increased focus on home working fits, but not shopping and leisure
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Do you not have half-empty shopping malls where you are? Eat-in restaurants becoming home delivery services?
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Yvonne Gallagher
: "increased focus on home" keeps it neutral
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The asker was looking for the meaning, which I was the first to provide. There are countless ways to translate it, which is why we've had so many answers.
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Michele Fauble
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
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Works in: Norwegian to English, Danish to English, Swedish to English
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8
cocooning
cocooning
: the practice of spending leisure time at home in preference to going out
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocooning
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Confort et homing - Cocooning and working from home
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Cocooning is staying inside one's home, insulated from perceived danger, instead of going out. The term was coined in 1981 by Faith Popcorn, a trend forecaster and marketing consultant. It is used in social science, marketing, parenting, economic forecasting, self-help, religion, and has become part of standard English as defined by multiple dictionaries.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocooning_(behaviour)
: the practice of spending leisure time at home in preference to going out
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocooning
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Confort et homing - Cocooning and working from home
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Cocooning is staying inside one's home, insulated from perceived danger, instead of going out. The term was coined in 1981 by Faith Popcorn, a trend forecaster and marketing consultant. It is used in social science, marketing, parenting, economic forecasting, self-help, religion, and has become part of standard English as defined by multiple dictionaries.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocooning_(behaviour)
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writeaway
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Mpoma
: It's a nice idea, and should have caught on by now. But I've literally never heard this term used, on the eastern side of the Atlantic anyway.
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AllegroTrans
: I don't think this works for Europe
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philgoddard
: I suggested this and then deleted my answer because it's so little known.
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Marc Desreumaux
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abe(L)solano
: Yes, also
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Yvonne Gallagher
: I've heard and seen it on this side of the pond too/related to "hygge"
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Kim Metzger
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Andrzej Ziomek
Poland
Poland
Works in field
Poland
Jack of all trades Master of translation
Native in: Polish
Works in: English to Polish, Polish to English
stay-at-home attitude
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'stay-at-home lifestyle'
possibly
('stay-at-home' might be put in inverted commas)
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e.g.:
https://www.bakemag.com/articles/14406-stay-at-home-lifestyl...
'Stay-at-home lifestyle continues to fuel spending for consumers'
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https://www.yourtango.com/self/being-hermit-isnt-weird-why-m...
'Being A Hermit Isn't Weird — Why More People Are Embracing The Stay At Home Lifestyle'
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'stay-at-home lifestyle'
possibly
('stay-at-home' might be put in inverted commas)
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Note added at 19 hrs (2024-04-16 07:59:06 GMT)
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e.g.:
https://www.bakemag.com/articles/14406-stay-at-home-lifestyl...
'Stay-at-home lifestyle continues to fuel spending for consumers'
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https://www.yourtango.com/self/being-hermit-isnt-weird-why-m...
'Being A Hermit Isn't Weird — Why More People Are Embracing The Stay At Home Lifestyle'
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AllegroTrans
: I don't see this as an attitude, more a fact
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Yvonne Gallagher
: with AT
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Johannes Gleim
40 years Engineer, 20 years translations
Native in: German
Works in: English to German, German to English, French to German, and 6 more.
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4
French term (edited):
confort et bien-être
well-being and comfort
I assume that the author was inspired by the French term « confort et bien-être », but misunderstood it or was referring to home. Please verify this with the customer before use.
I am familiar with "homing" in robots and CNC machines, but I wonder what "homing" means in residential buildings.
Homing
In order for an incremental encoder interface to track and report absolute position, the encoder counts must be correlated to a reference position in the mechanical system to which the encoder is attached. This is commonly done by homing the system, which consists of moving the mechanical system (and encoder) until it aligns with a reference position, and then … the associated absolute position counts into the encoder interface's counter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incremental_encoder#Homing
La notion de bien-être renvoie, dans le sens commun, à un ensemble de facteurs considérés de façon séparée ou conjointe : la santé, la réussite sociale ou économique, le plaisir, la réalisation de soi, l'harmonie avec soi-même et avec les autres.
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bien-être
Well-being, or wellbeing,[1] also known as wellness, prudential value, prosperity or quality of life, is what is intrinsically valuable relative to someone. So the well-being of a person is what is ultimately good for this person, what is in the self-interest of this person.[2]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Well-being
Les acteurs de l’immobilier cherchent à assurer un bien-être et un confort quotidien aux occupants de leurs bâtiments. Le bien-être peut être autant physique que psychologique et inclut la prise en compte d’un ensemble de facteurs préventifs en termes de risques psycho-sociaux. Le confort se définit comme l’absence de gênes dans l’environnement physique et fonctionnel, et par un ensemble de commodités et d’agréments. Dans l’immobilier, ces deux facteurs passent notamment par la température, la luminosité, la ventilation, le bruit et l’aménagement, mais aussi la qualité des contacts avec les pairs, l’accessibilité et la facilité d’utilisation des différentes infrastructures. Au global, cela affecte le sentiment de satisfaction et prévient de certains troubles.
https://resources.taloen.fr/resources/documents/1641_OID_230...
There seem to be less and less attraction towards a traditional living space as tenants become more and more sophisticated with their requirements. The most desirable homes in the UK must include a well-being facility such as fitness studio or a resident gym for which tenants do not mind paying a premium price.
https://certproperty.co.uk/well-being-and-the-property-marke...
Impact of Indoor Environmental Quality on Occupant Well-being and Comfort: A Review of the Literature
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and its effect on occupant well-being and comfort is an important area of study. … A range of issues such as sick building syndrome, indoor air quality thermal comfort, visual comfort and acoustic comfort are considered in this paper.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299586304_Impact_of...
The emphasis is on creating an environment that promotes well-being and comfort, making the cost of luxury property a secondary consideration in the face of the emotions it evokes. It is the concept we now know as a "smart home," fully automated by voice command or mobile devices.
https://www.whereinrio.com/en-gb/news-detail/characteristics...
3. Human-Centric Design: A well-designed facility prioritizes the comfort and well-being of its occupants. Consider implementing human-centric designs that enhance the work environment.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/property-done-properly-elevat...
One of the fundamental aspects of keeping your property attractive to renters is maintaining it in top-notch condition. Schedule regular inspections to identify and address any maintenance issues promptly. Have the numbers of essential service providers, from plumbers in Houston to electricians in New York, on speed dial to ensure quick and efficient repairs whenever needed. By staying on top of maintenance and repairs, you prevent small issues from becoming expensive major problems and show prospective renters that you care about well-being and comfort.
https://wp.nyu.edu/mind/2023/07/27/9-proven-tips-to-keep-you...
I am familiar with "homing" in robots and CNC machines, but I wonder what "homing" means in residential buildings.
Homing
In order for an incremental encoder interface to track and report absolute position, the encoder counts must be correlated to a reference position in the mechanical system to which the encoder is attached. This is commonly done by homing the system, which consists of moving the mechanical system (and encoder) until it aligns with a reference position, and then … the associated absolute position counts into the encoder interface's counter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incremental_encoder#Homing
La notion de bien-être renvoie, dans le sens commun, à un ensemble de facteurs considérés de façon séparée ou conjointe : la santé, la réussite sociale ou économique, le plaisir, la réalisation de soi, l'harmonie avec soi-même et avec les autres.
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bien-être
Well-being, or wellbeing,[1] also known as wellness, prudential value, prosperity or quality of life, is what is intrinsically valuable relative to someone. So the well-being of a person is what is ultimately good for this person, what is in the self-interest of this person.[2]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Well-being
Les acteurs de l’immobilier cherchent à assurer un bien-être et un confort quotidien aux occupants de leurs bâtiments. Le bien-être peut être autant physique que psychologique et inclut la prise en compte d’un ensemble de facteurs préventifs en termes de risques psycho-sociaux. Le confort se définit comme l’absence de gênes dans l’environnement physique et fonctionnel, et par un ensemble de commodités et d’agréments. Dans l’immobilier, ces deux facteurs passent notamment par la température, la luminosité, la ventilation, le bruit et l’aménagement, mais aussi la qualité des contacts avec les pairs, l’accessibilité et la facilité d’utilisation des différentes infrastructures. Au global, cela affecte le sentiment de satisfaction et prévient de certains troubles.
https://resources.taloen.fr/resources/documents/1641_OID_230...
There seem to be less and less attraction towards a traditional living space as tenants become more and more sophisticated with their requirements. The most desirable homes in the UK must include a well-being facility such as fitness studio or a resident gym for which tenants do not mind paying a premium price.
https://certproperty.co.uk/well-being-and-the-property-marke...
Impact of Indoor Environmental Quality on Occupant Well-being and Comfort: A Review of the Literature
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and its effect on occupant well-being and comfort is an important area of study. … A range of issues such as sick building syndrome, indoor air quality thermal comfort, visual comfort and acoustic comfort are considered in this paper.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299586304_Impact_of...
The emphasis is on creating an environment that promotes well-being and comfort, making the cost of luxury property a secondary consideration in the face of the emotions it evokes. It is the concept we now know as a "smart home," fully automated by voice command or mobile devices.
https://www.whereinrio.com/en-gb/news-detail/characteristics...
3. Human-Centric Design: A well-designed facility prioritizes the comfort and well-being of its occupants. Consider implementing human-centric designs that enhance the work environment.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/property-done-properly-elevat...
One of the fundamental aspects of keeping your property attractive to renters is maintaining it in top-notch condition. Schedule regular inspections to identify and address any maintenance issues promptly. Have the numbers of essential service providers, from plumbers in Houston to electricians in New York, on speed dial to ensure quick and efficient repairs whenever needed. By staying on top of maintenance and repairs, you prevent small issues from becoming expensive major problems and show prospective renters that you care about well-being and comfort.
https://wp.nyu.edu/mind/2023/07/27/9-proven-tips-to-keep-you...
Peer comment(s):
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AllegroTrans
: If the intended meaning is an increasingly home-based lifestyle, then this doesn't work
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Just one example: the increasing networking of electrical devices and health apps harbours new dangers. It's not about pleasure.
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1 day 2 hrs
Andrzej Ziomek
Poland
Poland
Works in field
Poland
Jack of all trades Master of translation
Native in: Polish
Works in: English to Polish, Polish to English
stay-at-home lifestyle
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https://uoma.ug/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/210611-UOMA-A2F-C...
'With the prolonged curfew mandate and stay-at-home lifestyle, the sector could potentially see increased demand for lighting, mobile phone charging and entertainment appliances. [...]' (p. 5)
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https://uoma.ug/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/210611-UOMA-A2F-C...
'With the prolonged curfew mandate and stay-at-home lifestyle, the sector could potentially see increased demand for lighting, mobile phone charging and entertainment appliances. [...]' (p. 5)
Discussion
Hi, sorry, the deadline just passed and I've handed it in. There's no more context to add, this was a list of "emerging trends" in society which might affect the energy company as part of a risk mapping.
In the end I decided, with the help of the info and links posted here, that homing had the general meaning of people spending more time at home, which would be of interest to an energy company.
Thanks to everyone who took the time to help.