Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
rideau modulable à la coupe
English translation:
Adjustable length curtain
Added to glossary by
Lara Barnett
Dec 11, 2014 17:40
9 yrs ago
French term
Norway
rideau modulable à la coupe
French to English
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Furniture / Household Appliances
Hi,
I am translating a list of products (and descriptions for them) for a retailer's website from French to English. One of these items is a "rideau modulable", for which I still haven't been able to find an expression that I'm happy with. One of the descriptive sentences about this "rideau" is giving me a bit of a headache:
"Rideau modulable à la coupe, vendu au motif selon la Hauteur que vous désirez".
I can't get anything for the first half of the sentence so currently my translation is reading as: "...., sold by motifs to give you your desired length."
To help, "rideau modulable" is a type of curtain sold in panels, as seen in the following Amazon link: http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00IMHMO4I
I have a feeling that "à la coupe" is being reinforced by the "vendu au motif", but I'm not 100% sure as I can't find anything about this sort of curtain on English-speaking websites. Could someone help please?
I am translating a list of products (and descriptions for them) for a retailer's website from French to English. One of these items is a "rideau modulable", for which I still haven't been able to find an expression that I'm happy with. One of the descriptive sentences about this "rideau" is giving me a bit of a headache:
"Rideau modulable à la coupe, vendu au motif selon la Hauteur que vous désirez".
I can't get anything for the first half of the sentence so currently my translation is reading as: "...., sold by motifs to give you your desired length."
To help, "rideau modulable" is a type of curtain sold in panels, as seen in the following Amazon link: http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00IMHMO4I
I have a feeling that "à la coupe" is being reinforced by the "vendu au motif", but I'm not 100% sure as I can't find anything about this sort of curtain on English-speaking websites. Could someone help please?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | Adjustable length curtain |
Lara Barnett
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| 4 +2 | curtain that can be cut to length |
B D Finch
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| 3 | curtain that can be fabricated according to the desired length |
MAHESH K
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Change log
Dec 15, 2014 22:32: Lara Barnett Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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Lara Barnett
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Adjustable length curtain
Maybe if you altered the structuring a bit, giving the idea of "matching" or "suiting" required dimensions/length, it might be easier to express the idea:
"Adjustable length curtain designed in motifs/segments to match your required dimensions."
Though you could say something like:
"Adjustable length curtain sold per motif/by segment to suit required dimensions..."
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Note added at 13 hrs (2014-12-12 07:15:45 GMT)
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TYPO:
What I meant to say was "... cut to match required dimensions."
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Note added at 13 hrs (2014-12-12 07:18:30 GMT)
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"Adjustable Length Curtains"
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/1/3/adjustable-length-curtai...
"Adjustable length curtain designed in motifs/segments to match your required dimensions."
Though you could say something like:
"Adjustable length curtain sold per motif/by segment to suit required dimensions..."
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Note added at 13 hrs (2014-12-12 07:15:45 GMT)
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TYPO:
What I meant to say was "... cut to match required dimensions."
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Note added at 13 hrs (2014-12-12 07:18:30 GMT)
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"Adjustable Length Curtains"
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/1/3/adjustable-length-curtai...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "thanks for your help :)"
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1 hr
curtain that can be cut to length
yellowcars.net/ikea-lill-pair-of-sheer-curtains-each-curtain-280x300cm-c...
Compare prices and details for the Ikea lill Pair Of Sheer Curtains Each Curtain 280x300cm Can Be Cut To Length,
www.ebay.co.uk › ... › Curtains & Blinds › Curtains & Pelmets
IKEA 'Lill' Pair Of Sheer Curtains, Each Curtain 280X300cm Can Be Cut To Length in Home, Furniture & DIY, Curtains & Blinds, Curtains & Pelmets
You should ask another question if you want an answer for "vendu au motif", so that it can also have a glossary entry.
Compare prices and details for the Ikea lill Pair Of Sheer Curtains Each Curtain 280x300cm Can Be Cut To Length,
www.ebay.co.uk › ... › Curtains & Blinds › Curtains & Pelmets
IKEA 'Lill' Pair Of Sheer Curtains, Each Curtain 280X300cm Can Be Cut To Length in Home, Furniture & DIY, Curtains & Blinds, Curtains & Pelmets
You should ask another question if you want an answer for "vendu au motif", so that it can also have a glossary entry.
Note from asker:
| thanks for your help :) |
1 day 15 hrs
curtain that can be fabricated according to the desired length
The emphasis seems to be on this point hence the suggested translation.
Note from asker:
| thanks for your help :) |
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