Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
mat velours
English translation:
with a velvety mat finish
Added to glossary by
daniel gwire
Feb 4, 2004 23:12
20 yrs ago
French term
mat velours
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Architecture
for a text about components for a building being constructed. the heading reads: 'sur plafond des pieces seches' and below: peinture acrylique lessivable "mat velours" sur supports lisses'.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +1 | with a velvety mat finish |
Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
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| 5 | washable/scrubbable velvet acrylic paint |
Bourth (X)
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Proposed translations
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with a velvety mat finish
washable acrylic paint with a velvety mat finish
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Note added at 19 mins (2004-02-04 23:31:57 GMT)
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you could also say: velvety mat, washable acrylic paint
but it\'s not as elegant
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Note added at 19 mins (2004-02-04 23:31:57 GMT)
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you could also say: velvety mat, washable acrylic paint
but it\'s not as elegant
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Comment: "more elegant!"
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washable/scrubbable velvet acrylic paint
As with tiles, it's difficult to distinguish one paint finish from another across languages, largely because its equally difficult WITHIN a given language, largely because the whole paint business is subjective and arty-farty.
From my notes:
Velours (of paints) Velvet (gloss between flat/matt and eggshell flat) Web
The above suggests that the French expression is somewhat redundant, but I see no reason for not also saying "mat(t) (or flat) velvet".
For info, the British Standards Institution distinguishes 5 levels of gloss (flat/matt, eggshell flat (silk, low sheen), eggshell gloss (satin, low gloss), semi-gloss, full gloss)
<<Kid Proof Velvet Acrylic Paint
Premium quality, Scrubbable Wall Finish
DESCRIPTION
Developed especially for walls that are frequently soiled and scrubbed. The rich velvet finish of this fine product releases stains easily and resists burnishing. It can be washed over and over and still retain its' original beauty. Suitable as an exterior finish when desired.>>
[http://www.evr-gard.com/ProductInfo.htm]
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Note added at 2004-02-05 10:15:48 (GMT) Post-grading
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Building specifications require technical \"facts\", not fill-in words and elegance.
From my notes:
Velours (of paints) Velvet (gloss between flat/matt and eggshell flat) Web
The above suggests that the French expression is somewhat redundant, but I see no reason for not also saying "mat(t) (or flat) velvet".
For info, the British Standards Institution distinguishes 5 levels of gloss (flat/matt, eggshell flat (silk, low sheen), eggshell gloss (satin, low gloss), semi-gloss, full gloss)
<<Kid Proof Velvet Acrylic Paint
Premium quality, Scrubbable Wall Finish
DESCRIPTION
Developed especially for walls that are frequently soiled and scrubbed. The rich velvet finish of this fine product releases stains easily and resists burnishing. It can be washed over and over and still retain its' original beauty. Suitable as an exterior finish when desired.>>
[http://www.evr-gard.com/ProductInfo.htm]
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Note added at 2004-02-05 10:15:48 (GMT) Post-grading
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Building specifications require technical \"facts\", not fill-in words and elegance.
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