jwiairia

how can i translate "loading the tray" in French

Load : charger

est ce qu'on dit charger un plateau ??

it doesn't sound good , any suggestions??

Thanks a lot

The_FD

charger un plateau is ok although that may not be what is usually said.

a more usual sayings may be: apporter sur un plateau (which has a luxurious connotation)

what's your context?

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jwiairia

this is the context

When a waitperson loads his tray, he puts the larger, heavier dinner plates and dishes in the center and the lighter pieces toward the edges. Cups are not placed on saucers.

i try it this way :

Quand un serveur charge son plateau, il met les grandes et lourdes assiettes dans le centre et les légers vers les bords. Les tasses ne sont pas placées sur les soucoupes

thanks for help

anarvorig

c'est pratiquement parfait !
voilà ma contribution

il met les assiettes les plus grandes et lourdes au centre et les plus légères sur/vers/au les bords

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jwiairia

thanks anarvorig for your help

Actually, it's a document about restaurant service and it's a bit complicated as it uses the culinary jargon

thanks again

anarvorig

I help you when do you want !
It's my pleasure

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