Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
des arrêtes prononcées
English translation:
bold lines
Added to glossary by
Donovan Libring
May 29, 2011 07:45
12 yrs ago
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des arrêtes prononcées
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Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Anybody know about cars and have a great way to word this in English?
Context:
Proposer une supercar unique, créée sur mesure par le conducteur lui-même, selon ses propres exigences ? C’était l’idée des ingénieurs d’Aston Martin lorsqu’ils ont pensé la One 77 (prononcez one seven seven). Un bolide férocement agressif, avec des arrêtes prononcées et un flanc musculeux, doté du fameux V12 6.0 et dont on chuchote qu’il dépasserait les 700 chevaux.
Context:
Proposer une supercar unique, créée sur mesure par le conducteur lui-même, selon ses propres exigences ? C’était l’idée des ingénieurs d’Aston Martin lorsqu’ils ont pensé la One 77 (prononcez one seven seven). Un bolide férocement agressif, avec des arrêtes prononcées et un flanc musculeux, doté du fameux V12 6.0 et dont on chuchote qu’il dépasserait les 700 chevaux.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | strong lines |
SafeTex
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| 3 | highlighted / emphasized splitters |
silvester55
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| 3 | emphasized or strong edges |
silvester55
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| 3 | pronounced features (and muscular lines) |
chris collister
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Change log
May 29, 2011 07:56: Tony M changed "Term asked" from "avec des arrêtes prononcées et un flanc musculeux" to "des arrêtes prononcées"
Proposed translations
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strong lines
Un 'arête' is a ridge (please note I'm assuming a typo in the source term)
So the lines of the car 'stick out' in places and are easily noticed
So the lines of the car 'stick out' in places and are easily noticed
Peer comment(s):
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Tony M
: I think an 'arête' is a more specifically physical thing than the more abstract 'lines'
13 mins
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| agree |
Didier Fourcot
: Often saw also "bold lines", "arête" (one 'r') is technically the edge of a fold, and these are the folds in metal seet that create the lines of a car body
12 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Bold lines sounds good.
Thanks"
1 hr
highlighted / emphasized splitters
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Note added at 1 hr (2011-05-29 09:01:53 GMT)
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This splitter extends straight out, parallel to the ground, and can be made of carbon fiber or other stiff material.
It is attached to the bottom of the front bumper, and may also be supported by two or more support rods at some distance forward of the bumper mounting points. These support rods ensure that the splitter stays parallel to the ground, even when there are outside forces around the splitter.
mais les arêtes prononcées des ailes avant et arrière sont plus audacieuses. Il n'y a pas à dire, la Camaro en met plein la vue et fait très « voiture concept ».
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Note added at 1 hr (2011-05-29 09:01:53 GMT)
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This splitter extends straight out, parallel to the ground, and can be made of carbon fiber or other stiff material.
It is attached to the bottom of the front bumper, and may also be supported by two or more support rods at some distance forward of the bumper mounting points. These support rods ensure that the splitter stays parallel to the ground, even when there are outside forces around the splitter.
mais les arêtes prononcées des ailes avant et arrière sont plus audacieuses. Il n'y a pas à dire, la Camaro en met plein la vue et fait très « voiture concept ».
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Tony M
: I think 'splitter' is something quite different from 'arête' here.
10 mins
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salut .Oui je cherche toujours ( et avec grand plaisir : les camaros , challenger etc ....)
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emphasized or strong edges
I don't think it is about a specific part of the car , but all the edges
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Note added at 1 hr (2011-05-29 09:33:57 GMT)
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in car descriptions , I found " arêtes " in almost all parts of the car :
wings , spoilers , etc .......
Arête inferieure du pare-chocs
Arête de chaque passage de roues
Des liserés dorés étaient apportés sur les arêtes de la carrosserie. ...
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Note added at 1 hr (2011-05-29 09:36:30 GMT)
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lanière en caoutchouc qui vient se glisser sur l'arête de la porte pour la protéger. ...
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Note added at 1 hr (2011-05-29 09:39:36 GMT)
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De l'agressivité pour une voiture de sport c'est normal, mais là les arêtes sont trop apparentes et le pare-choc carrément moche.
Read more: http://www.forumdz.com/showthread.php?22565-Est-ce-la-plus-b...
(please just have a look at the Lamborghini in this link , Vierge Marie !!!!)
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Note added at 8 hrs (2011-05-29 16:30:38 GMT)
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It tapers off to two slim fins extending to the trailing edge of the car, emphasizing the elongated silhouette.
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Note added at 1 hr (2011-05-29 09:33:57 GMT)
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in car descriptions , I found " arêtes " in almost all parts of the car :
wings , spoilers , etc .......
Arête inferieure du pare-chocs
Arête de chaque passage de roues
Des liserés dorés étaient apportés sur les arêtes de la carrosserie. ...
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Note added at 1 hr (2011-05-29 09:36:30 GMT)
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lanière en caoutchouc qui vient se glisser sur l'arête de la porte pour la protéger. ...
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Note added at 1 hr (2011-05-29 09:39:36 GMT)
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De l'agressivité pour une voiture de sport c'est normal, mais là les arêtes sont trop apparentes et le pare-choc carrément moche.
Read more: http://www.forumdz.com/showthread.php?22565-Est-ce-la-plus-b...
(please just have a look at the Lamborghini in this link , Vierge Marie !!!!)
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Note added at 8 hrs (2011-05-29 16:30:38 GMT)
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It tapers off to two slim fins extending to the trailing edge of the car, emphasizing the elongated silhouette.
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Tony M
: Not general edges, but the kind of 'angle' that runs along the ength of the car, as is very fashionable at the moment in car design.
20 hrs
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7 hrs
chris collister
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Related KudoZ points
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pronounced features (and muscular lines)
I don't see why "prononcé" should necessarily be abandoned here, and is not a gallicism. One just has to imagine (not easy, I know) that one is a motor journalist with a talent for gushing and hyperbolic phrases.
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Note added at 13 hrs (2011-05-29 21:10:26 GMT)
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As an aside, should that not be "arêtes" (as Tony has correctly spelt it)?
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Note added at 13 hrs (2011-05-29 21:10:26 GMT)
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As an aside, should that not be "arêtes" (as Tony has correctly spelt it)?
Discussion
The DBS is an aggressive Aston Martin, aerodynamically excellent with its superfluous spoilers and having bold lines running along from the bonnet to boot lid.
http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/concept_cars/renault_...
The bold lines give the concept a sturdy appearance, while the rear view has an almost Aston Martin-like appearance
http://thenextgear.com/2010/09/23/phill-hedderman-reviews-th...
So we weren’t fooled by the drop-dead gorgeous looks, bold lines, muscular physic or the spectacular Aston Martin-ish rear end