This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings
  1. KudoZ™ Top
  2. French to English
  3. Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)

KudoZ question not available

English translation: weathered wood

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
French term or phrase:bois gris
English translation:weathered wood
Entered by: Travelin Ann

20:07 Nov 9, 2009
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)
French term or phrase: bois gris
Context: "Application sur bois gris ou sales non préparés avec XXXX"

This is from a warranty document listing the clauses which invalidate the warranty for this deck paint. I'm not sure how to translate "bois gris ou sales". Thanks for your help in advance.
Christopher Fitzsimons
Switzerland
Local time: 09:44
weathered wood
Explanation:
weathered or dirty wood
Selected response from:

Travelin Ann
Local time: 03:44
Grading comment
Thank-you!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +5weathered wood
Travelin Ann
4grey timber
kashew
4rotted wood
FrenchPhD


Discussion entries: 6





  

Answers


11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
weathered wood


Explanation:
weathered or dirty wood

Travelin Ann
Local time: 03:44
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank-you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lori Cirefice
5 mins
  -> Thanks, Lori
agree  philgoddard
27 mins
  -> Thanks, Phil
agree  Tony M
33 mins
  -> Thanks, Tony M
agree  FrenchPhD: yep
6 hrs
  -> Thanks.
agree  Mary O’Connor (X)
6 hrs
  -> Thanks, Mary
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
grey timber


Explanation:
*

Example sentence(s):
  • If timber decking is left exposed to the weather without being coated it will change to a silver grey colour.
kashew
France
Local time: 09:44
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 19
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
rotted wood


Explanation:
:)

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 6 hrs (2009-11-10 02:31:48 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

I agree with weathered wood but entered this incorrectly.

FrenchPhD
Canada
Local time: 03:44
Works in field
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Travelin Ann: Thanks, but there is a simpler fix than a "mea culpa" - you can "hide" your answer.
7 mins
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Return to KudoZ list

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.

See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations
Close search
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search