Feb 26, 2023 05:31
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French term

signature lumineuse

French to English Tech/Engineering Automotive / Cars & Trucks marketing
For a car brochure, see below thanks

PERSONNALITE FORTE
SIGNATURE LUMINEUSE
IMPOSANTE
ESPACE
ROBUSTESSE
PROTECTION
CONFORTABLE
ATTITUDE SUV

Discussion

Charles R. Feb 26, 2023:
@ Anton There are several references in my answer that show that "light signature" can also be intentional and apply to cars.
Anton Konashenok Feb 26, 2023:
Both are good Both "signature lighting" and "light signature" are correct translations, but they have different connotations. The former is intentional and pertains to human perception of the vehicle, the latter is either unintentional or results merely from standardisation, and pertains to recognition rather than perception. For example, in military use, the term "light signature" can be used for a pattern of lights unambiguously characterising a given type of target (especially for ships).
Charles R. Feb 26, 2023:
Interestingly enough... ...a signature headlight or a set of signature headlights can also display several signatures.

Charles R. Feb 26, 2023:
light signature / signature lighting Je ne suis pas un locuteur natif donc je ne peux avoir aucune certitude. Cependant j'avais également pensé à "signature lights" et fait une recherche sur les deux termes. J'ai trouvé des textes qui utilisaient les deux termes et il m'a semblé que "signature lighting / light" désignait sans doute plutôt chaque phare ou chaque élément d'éclairage pris individuellement alors que "light signature" désignait l'ensemble des phares avant ou arrière d'une voiture.

"Up to now, we have been using OLED segmentation with the Audi TT RS and A8 for designing signature lighting."
"When the Q5 starts to move, it returns to the original light signature."
https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/lighting-...

"The A8 currently uses a set of OLED tail-lights, which utilise a light signature that has six individual organic LED (OLED) elements."
"Continuing the emphasis on safety, Audi plans to eventually display warning signals through the rear light signatures..."
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tips-advice/104523/whats-futur...
EirTranslations (asker) Feb 26, 2023:
Further to my question, it appears later on in the text as below, seems to be a unique feature as in the way the vehicle lights up, many thanks

Signature lumineuse en V
à l’avant (et à l’arrière*)
*suivant version
La partie inférieure du pare-chocs est faite en matériau noir, ce qui transmet la sensation de PROTECTION.
Les double DRL LED qui forment la nouvelle signature lumineuse apportent une forte TECHNOLOGIE.

Proposed translations

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2 hrs
Selected

signature lighting

Just use the into-English (preferably non-pidgin variety) trick or technique of inverting the phrase and, hey presto, it comes out the right way round !

By or in contrast, vehicle 'livery' denotes a business logo - or, nowadays, protest slogan - on the side of the make of the vehixle: estate car, van, bus, truck or lorry - in point,
Example sentence:

Signature Lights on the car means that lamps with a specific shape and appearance are used to distinguish the brand of the vehicle.

Peer comment(s):

agree Anton Konashenok : In the context in question, this variant is correct
5 hrs
spasiva bolshoi, Anton, merci and thanks!
agree AllegroTrans : Yes! and all without reference to the RCJ, directions hearings, res judicata, judges' wigs or your old croney network. Well done.
14 hrs
Thanks Chris but, now you come to mention it, I'll have to names-drop by mentioning my Irish office manager from Dublin as an aero-, marine and automotive engineer who used this term.
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30 mins

light signature

"HELLA, together with the car manufacturer Stellantis, has developed a characteristic light signature for both the front and rear lighting of the new Peugeot 308."
https://garagewire.co.uk/news/company/hella/hella-designs-ch...

"In some instances, manufacturers have launched a new model with the LED daytime running light signature, across all trim levels, as the car can look so ordinary without it and they now realise that they can achieve an extra uplift in starting residual value that is set by the industry," Cutler explains.
https://www.businesscar.co.uk/analysis/bc-explains/bc-explai...

"Many car manufacturers now have a ‘light signature’, which is a design you will see running through a company’s entire range."
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/content/advice/what-are-xenon-a...

"Previewing the never-before-seen rear of the vehicle, Jorge comments: “We’ve emphasised the width of the car with a horizontal light signature, and combined it with a very pronounced diffuser, which increases the car’s efficiency and aerodynamics."
https://cupramedia.co.uk/en-gb/releases/182
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15 hrs

lighting signature

trouvé chez Renault

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Note added at 15 heures (2023-02-26 20:41:27 GMT)
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https://www.renaultgroup.com/en/news-on-air/news/all-new-ren...
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Reference comments

13 mins
Reference:

forme / design des phares

https://mag.starterre.fr/actu-auto/signature-lumineuse-forme...

https://fr.motor1.com/news/143880/design-futur-signature-lum...

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Note added at 18 mins (2023-02-26 05:49:51 GMT)
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There must be an English term since it's a widely used expression in French.

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Note added at 1 hr (2023-02-26 06:39:49 GMT)
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J'aurais dû préciser "forme / design et disposition des phares caractéristiques d'un constructeur automobile ou d'une gamme".
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