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lead time in French

lead time in French is délai de livraison, délai de mise en œuvre — lead time means the amount of time between the start of a process and its completion, especially between placing an order and receiving the goods.

lead time in French

délai de livraison
noun
(idiomatic) The amount of time between the initiation of some process and its completion, e.g. the time required to manufacture or procure a product; the time required before something can be provided or delivered.
délai de mise en œuvre
noun
(idiomatic) The amount of time between the initiation of some process and its completion, e.g. the time required to manufacture or procure a product; the time required before something can be provided or delivered.

What does "lead time" mean?

  1. noun The amount of time between the start of a process and its completion, especially between placing an order and receiving the goods.
    "The supplier quoted a lead time of six weeks for the replacement parts."
  2. noun The notice or preparation time available before something has to happen.
    "Give the venue at least a month's lead time if you want the room set up properly."
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lead time in a sentence

  • The supplier quoted a lead time of six weeks for the replacement parts.
  • Longer lead times on components have pushed the launch back to autumn.
  • Give the venue at least a month's lead time if you want the room set up properly.

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What is "lead time" in French?

"lead time" in French is délai de livraison, délai de mise en œuvre. lead time means: The amount of time between the start of a process and its completion, especially between placing an order and receiving the goods.

How do you use "lead time" in a sentence?

Example: "The supplier quoted a lead time of six weeks for the replacement parts." In French, "lead time" is délai de livraison, délai de mise en œuvre.

Are there other ways to say "lead time" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "lead time": délai de livraison, délai de mise en œuvre.

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