Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
le moût de raisin en cours de fermentation
English translation:
partially-fermented grape must [hyphen preferred for UK English usage]
Added to glossary by
Tony M
Sep 24, 2006 17:51
17 yrs ago
French term
le moût de raisin en cours de fermentation
French to English
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Proposed translations
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| 4 +4 | grape must undergoing (OR: during) fermentation |
Tony M
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| 4 +3 | must - NFG |
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grape must undergoing (OR: during) fermentation
Well, 'moût' is normally 'must', though this could hardly really be described as an alcohol, more likely a stage in the process of producing alcohol; but you aven't really given us enough context to be really sure...
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Note added at 1 hr (2006-09-24 19:21:21 GMT)
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Well, it's certainly 'must', though you'd need to be more of a wine expert to knwo precisely what distinction they are making here; perhaps 'must' is direct from pressing, while 'jus' is other kinds of juice?
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Note added at 1 day15 hrs (2006-09-26 09:06:01 GMT) Post-grading
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Yes, in the light of that vital extra context (being sold 'as is'), I rather agree that 'partially-fermented' is entirely appropriate; and it would also explain the difference between 'grape must' and simply 'grape juice', all depending on what the purchaser intends to use it for....
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Note added at 1 hr (2006-09-24 19:21:21 GMT)
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Well, it's certainly 'must', though you'd need to be more of a wine expert to knwo precisely what distinction they are making here; perhaps 'must' is direct from pressing, while 'jus' is other kinds of juice?
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Note added at 1 day15 hrs (2006-09-26 09:06:01 GMT) Post-grading
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Yes, in the light of that vital extra context (being sold 'as is'), I rather agree that 'partially-fermented' is entirely appropriate; and it would also explain the difference between 'grape must' and simply 'grape juice', all depending on what the purchaser intends to use it for....
Note from asker:
| this is a list included in a Swiss ordinance regarding labeling and advertising for all types of alcoholic beverages.... le vin, le moût de raisin en cours de fermentation, le bourru, le jus de raisin en cours de fermentation, les boissons à base de vin... and the list continue with beer and other beverages |
| the list continues...sorry about that mistake |
Peer comment(s):
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a05
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Spasibo, a05!
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Bourth (X)
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Thanks, Alex!
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Richard Benham
: This is a definite must.
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Thanks, RB! You're getting wurst!
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| agree |
Michele Fauble
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Merci, Michele !
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3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks for everyone's help on this...I think this is best in this context."
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must - NFG
If Wikipedia is to be believed, "moût" contains pulp, skin and seeds in addition to juice.
Peer comment(s):
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NancyLynn
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| agree |
Tony M
: Yes, that's what I thought; although in fact, fermentation doesn't usually start until that's been strained off...?
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| agree |
Michele Fauble
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Discussion
I've thought of 'must', but then what is the difference between this and 'le jus de raisin en cours de fermentation'?