Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
scratch
English translation:
Velcro
Jun 19, 2001 03:56
22 yrs ago
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French term
Neil
scratch
Non-PRO
French to English
Other
Some kind of material
fastener, like Velcro.
Can anyone tell me exactly
what it is, and how it is
translated into English?
fastener, like Velcro.
Can anyone tell me exactly
what it is, and how it is
translated into English?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 0 | Velcro (R) |
Tony M
|
| 0 | Rayure |
zeina01
|
| 0 | 'rayure' is WRONG ! |
Tony M
|
| 0 | Velcro (R) |
Julia Gal
|
Proposed translations
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Selected
Velcro (R)
It normally IS Velcro --- I don't know of a generic term to avoid the registered trade mark, but I think it would have to be something like 'hook-and-loop quick-release fastener' --- if I were you' I'd sticj with Velcro!
Good luck !
Good luck !
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Comment: "Many thanks for your help."
36 mins
'rayure' is WRONG !
Sorry, but the correspondednt has completely missed the point !
I would have peer-graded, but for some reason the system won't let me!
I would have peer-graded, but for some reason the system won't let me!
1 hr
Velcro (R)
Dusty is right - it IS velcro, although 'scratch' is a slang term, often used when talking about children's clothes / shoes...
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