flush

French translation: affleurent

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English term or phrase:flush
French translation:affleurent
Entered by: Captain Haddock

12:07 Feb 19, 2016
English to French translations [Non-PRO]
Science - Geography / Description lithologique
English term or phrase: flush
Hi,
What should be the translation of the verb "flush" in this sentence ?

Most of the region, pelites flush with the structural floor, often covered with sandy deposits of wind sail or fixed dune.
Captain Haddock
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affleurent
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FX Fraipont (X)
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4 +2affleurent
FX Fraipont (X)
4sont au contact de
Drmanu49
4Sont au ras de
alex.saviano


  

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sont au contact de


Explanation:
IMHO

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Sont au ras de


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Une suggestion

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affleurent


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FX Fraipont (X)
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agree  Antoine Dequidt: "affleurent à la surface du sol" par exemple
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  -> merci!

agree  sporran
1 day 10 hrs
  -> merci!
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