Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
base synthétique
English translation:
synthetic
Added to glossary by
Allan Jeffs
Dec 14, 2005 14:22
18 yrs ago
French term
France
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base synthétique
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)
Glue / Bonding agent
DESIGNATION : colle thermofusible sur base synthétique
Product name.
I can't word the last part. "Synthetic base" doesn't seem to do it.
Product name.
I can't word the last part. "Synthetic base" doesn't seem to do it.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +2 | synthetic / man-made material |
Allan Jeffs
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| 3 +3 | why not synthetic base? |
frenchloki (X)
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Proposed translations
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3 mins
French term (edited):
base synth�tique
Selected
synthetic / man-made material
What about this?!
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Note added at 7 mins (2005-12-14 14:30:00 GMT)
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Sorry, Conor - I prefer "synthetic-based thermofusible glue"
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Note added at 7 mins (2005-12-14 14:30:00 GMT)
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Sorry, Conor - I prefer "synthetic-based thermofusible glue"
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Kate Hudson (X)
: I like your last suggestion too!
5 mins
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Thanks Kate
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| agree |
Sylvia Smith
: yes, your last suggestion!
26 mins
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Thanks Sylvia
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I just used "synthetic thermofusible glue" in the end (Google didn't like "bonding agent" or "heat-". Thanks to all. "
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8 mins
French term (edited):
base synth�tique
why not synthetic base?
Seems to be used in this context. See:
http://www.mach-dynamics.com/Specifications/sealant_adhesive...
http://www.mach-dynamics.com/Specifications/sealant_adhesive...
Peer comment(s):
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Sylvia Smith
21 mins
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thanks Sylvia
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| agree |
Georges Tocco
13 hrs
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merci Georges!
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| agree |
Nikeeta Kulkarni
19 hrs
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thanks Nikeeta!
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Discussion
"Sur base" seems to be a redundancy (I've seen this before, my tired brain isn't coming up with examples for the moment).
See "� base de": "recettes � base de produits de la mer" - seafood recipes.
Will review question in next few days, but I think that's it.