délai d'exécution
The English phrase 'turnaround time' is translated into French as délai d'exécution.
The phrase refers to the amount of time it takes to complete a process or fulfill a request.
Which one should you use?
While délai d'exécution is the standard term, other formal variations exist depending on the context: délai de réponse is a formal way to say turnaround time, durée de traitement is a formal term used primarily in administrative or bureaucratic settings to refer to the time it takes to process something and délai de réalisation is a formal expression that emphasizes the time needed to complete a task or project.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the expression délai de traitement is used as an equivalent of the formal expression mentioned earlier.
Did you know?
- The word exécution in délai d'exécution refers to the 'carrying out' of a task, much like a musician performs an 'execution' of a piece of music, rather than implying a legal or capital punishment.
- While the English term 'turnaround' suggests a physical 180-degree rotation, the French expression focuses entirely on the 'fulfillment' of the action.
- While délai is used for 'turnaround time', it can also mean a 'deadline' or a 'grace period' depending on the preposition used.
Examples in context
- Le délai de réponse pour cette demande est de 48 heures.The turnaround time for this request is 48 hours.
- La durée de traitement des dossiers administratifs varie selon leur complexité.The processing time for administrative files varies depending on their complexity.
- Je m'attends à un temps de réalisation assez court pour ce projet.I expect a relatively short turnaround time for this project.
- Quel est le délai d'exécution pour cette commande ?What is the turnaround time for this order?
- Quel est le délai d'exécution habituel ?What is the usual turnaround time?
- Le délai d'exécution est de deux jours.The turnaround time is two days.
- Nous devons réduire le délai d'exécution.We must reduce the turnaround time.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are discussing a project at the office.
- GabrielLéa, quel est le délai d'exécution pour ce dossier ?Léa, what is the turnaround time for this file?
- LéaC'est environ une semaine, Gabriel.It is about one week, Gabriel.
- GabrielC'est un peu long pour le client.That is a bit long for the client.
- LéaJe vais essayer d'accélérer le processus.I will try to speed up the process.
