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Snippet on Orient "Carbets"

Posted By: gotaluvit

Snippet on Orient "Carbets" - 12/12/2015 05:44 PM

Found this on FAX Info SXM (machine translation):

The carbets of Orient Bay, located on plot AW34 - which were to be delivered mid-November - raise many questions from the former operators of the site. Remember, these are supposed to be priority for AOT, after depositing their case. To date, "no information is transmitted," explains a former manager, wishing to remain anonymous. Sustainable Development Pole has, for now, not return calls about it.
Posted By: jeepers

Re: Snippet on Orient "Carbets" - 12/12/2015 07:15 PM

What is a carbet? thanks
Posted By: whammy

Re: Snippet on Orient "Carbets" - 12/12/2015 10:26 PM

Looks like it's the French word for a Palapa
Posted By: JulieandKarl

Re: Snippet on Orient "Carbets" - 12/14/2015 04:54 PM

Definition from Wikipedia.fr
Un carbet est un abri de bois sans mur typique des cultures amérindiennes. On en trouve notamment en Guyane, au Brésil, au Suriname et dans certaines îles antillaises. Il est en général conçu pour facilement y attacher des hamacs.

Wooden structure without walls (looks like the Orient ones have walls)
Posted By: Snorkeller

Re: Snippet on Orient "Carbets" - 12/14/2015 05:19 PM

"Hut" may be good translation for "carbet."
Posted By: whammy

Re: Snippet on Orient "Carbets" - 12/14/2015 08:57 PM

For those of us who don't speak French! -

"A hut is a wooden shelter without typical wall Native American cultures. They can be found in Guyana, Brazil, Suriname and in some Caribbean islands. It is generally designed to easily attach hammocks." (Google translate)
Posted By: january

Re: Snippet on Orient "Carbets" - 12/14/2015 09:20 PM

A "hut" is a "case" meaning primitive dwelling, or "cabane" or shed.
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