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Record 1 1998-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydroelectric Power Stations
  • Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
CONT

To harness a waterfall.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales hydro-électriques
  • Aménagement du territoire
DEF

Maîtriser un cours d'eau pour qu'il serve à la production d'électricité.

CONT

Une rivière est intéressante à aménager à des fins hydroélectriques si son débit est élevé et sa dénivellation importante.

CONT

Aménager une chute d'eau.

OBS

Se garder de traduire par le calque de l'anglais «harnacher».

OBS

«harnacher» utilisé en ce sens est une impropriété.

Spanish

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