et surtout couvrantes

English translation: and especially by/for their (excellent) coverage

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French term or phrase:	et surtout couvrantes
English translation:	and especially by/for their (excellent) coverage
Entered by:	Lara Barnett

00:51 Sep 4, 2019

French to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters / Hair colouring promotion

French term or phrase: et surtout couvrantes

This is a kind of promotional article on a range of hair colouring products, supposedly written (or spoken) by a top hair stylist. He is explaining why he has chosen to use this product brand, making reference to the skills, talents, art etc required by today's hairdressers and colour stylists.
In this sentence, I have no idea what "couvrantes" could mean in the actual context it is placed, alongside two other descriptions of the colour choice available.

Au départ le large choix de couleurs m’a interpellée parce que, différentes, brillantes et surtout couvrantes. Le choix des blonds est à couper le souffle!

I have put:
"Initially, the wide choice of colours proved challenging to me with the variety, vibrancy and, in particular, ????.

Lara Barnett KudoZ activity Questions: 2102 (8 open) (12 without valid answers) (216 closed without grading) Answers: 1884 United Kingdom
Local time: 09:26

and especially by/for their (excellent) coverage

Explanation:
He is saying he was pleasantly surprised by the degree of (grey) coverage these products offer so you can play around with adjectives or simply say "coverage". The preposition will depend on how you render m’a interpellée

ttps://www.lorealparisusa.com/products/hair-color/colors/gray-cove...

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Lisa Jane
Italy
Local time: 10:26

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and especially by/for their (excellent) coverage

Lisa Jane

Summary of reference entries provided

mainly covering

José Patrício

Discussion entries: 3

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and especially by/for their (excellent) coverage

Lisa Jane
Italy
Local time: 10:26
Meets criteria
Native speaker of:

English,

Italian
PRO pts in category: 28

Reference comments

1 hr peer agreement (net): -2

Reference: mainly covering

Reference information:
The plant waxes ease application, creating uniform coverage and the Jojoba Oil provides the nutritive and softening properties, guaranteeing protection upon each application. - https://www.linguee.fr/francais-anglais/search?query=une bon...
Greasepaints are known for their incredibly coverage, high pigmentation, durability and ease of application - https://www.redcarpetfx.com/collections/grease-based-face-bo...

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Abdeckung {f} - https://defr.dict.cc/?s=Abdeckung
to cover gray or white hair, to change to a color regarded as more fashionable or desirable, or to restore the original hair color after it has been discolored - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_coloring
Men using dyes to cover greying beards and moustaches often use dyes more regularly and over more of their skin, which can lead to a problem sooner than someone dyeing their hair every now and then. - https://www.abc.net.au/life/colouring-your-hair-at-home-dos-...
First, can lowlights actually cover gray hair? - https://www.oprahmag.com/beauty/hair/a27562312/lowlights-for...
At-home color kits are best for enhancing your natural color and for covering gray. - https://www.womansday.com/style/beauty/a1711/wds-guide-to-at...

José Patrício
Portugal
Does not meet criteria
Native speaker of:

Portuguese

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