Jul 27, 2011 09:38
12 yrs ago
French term
Look électrique
French to English
Other
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
hairstyles
From an account of a hairdressing exhibition in which clients appear alongside their stylists (hence the 'duo' reference). There are several references to 'look electrique' on the internet in French, but I'm not sure what term we'd use in English. Certainly not an 'electric look'.... Surely she doesn't look like she's just had an electric shock?! (or perhaps she does, sorry there are no photos).
Coupe en mouvement, duo dans le vent.
Dominique le nonchalant sait y faire,
Elles se jettent toutes à son cou.
Allure bohème rebelle pour lui,
Look électrique et œil pétillant pour elle.
Coupe en mouvement, duo dans le vent.
Dominique le nonchalant sait y faire,
Elles se jettent toutes à son cou.
Allure bohème rebelle pour lui,
Look électrique et œil pétillant pour elle.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | dazzling/captivating look |
mimi 254
|
| 4 | Edgy look |
Heloise Harrap
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| 3 | Amped up look |
FX Torrentz
|
| 3 | electrifying look |
Sandra & Kenneth Grossman
|
Proposed translations
39 mins
Selected
dazzling/captivating look
un look qui frappe à l'oeil, qui attire les regards
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Note added at 1 hr (2011-07-27 10:47:06 GMT)
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catchy look??
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Note added at 1 hr (2011-07-27 10:47:06 GMT)
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catchy look??
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
28 mins
Heloise Harrap
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
10 years experience, MA French & Italian
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English, Italian to English, English
Edgy look
I've spoken to a French hairdresser friend and she told me that it can mean short and spiky but it can also mean bold haircuts and colours. So to be on the safe side, edgy would be the best bet I think :)
Reference:
http://womenshair.about.com/od/haircutsstyles/ig/Edgy-Hairstyles/Asymmetrical-Hair-Cut.-03x.htm
3 hrs
Amped up look
A suggestion.
6 hrs
Sandra & Kenneth Grossman
Israel
Israel
Native in English
Israel
Quality, Reliability, Experience.
Native in: English , Romanian
Works in: French to English, Hebrew to English, Romanian to English, and 3 more.
Related KudoZ points
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20
electrifying look
The meaning may be either dazzling, or bright, bold colors.
"Moreover, choosing the right color is the key to that electrifying look. ..".
"Vogue ... issue showcases an electrifying look for the upcoming spring season."
"Moreover, choosing the right color is the key to that electrifying look. ..".
"Vogue ... issue showcases an electrifying look for the upcoming spring season."
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