Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
au beau tombé
English translation:
which hangs/falls so beautifully/nicely/well
Added to glossary by
Rachel Fell
Mar 15, 2007 05:48
17 yrs ago
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au beau tombé
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Il apprécie ce tissu sec, au beau tombé, et ne résiste pas a l’envie de le transposer au féminin. En témoigne le modèle « Tour du monde » de la Collection Printemps-Eté 1954 : lignes verticales allongeant la silhouette, jeux d’obliques pour le col de la veste, rayures accompagnant le décolleté et renforçant la géométrie du buste. La rayure est féminisée !
Proposed translations
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| 3 +7 | which hangs so beautifully/nicely |
Rachel Fell
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| 4 +5 | that falls so well |
CMJ_Trans (X)
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| 3 +2 | nicely/beautifully hanging |
David Goward
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| 4 | which drapes nicely |
Ioanna Karamanou
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| 3 | with beautiful hang |
Melzie
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| 3 -2 | with a nice hanging |
Francis MARC
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Proposed translations
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which hangs so beautifully/nicely
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Cervin
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Thank you - yes, I agree:)
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Assimina Vavoula
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Thank you Assimina:)
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Emma Paulay
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Thank you Emma:)
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Jacqui Audouy
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Thank you Jacqueline:)
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Tony M
: I think the 'beautifully' is probably a bit over the top, just 'well' might be enough here
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Yes, I like/meant to add "well" too - thanks Tony!
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emiledgar
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Thank you emiledgar!
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Vicky Papaprodromou
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Thank you Vicky!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "thank you :)"
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with a nice hanging
AntiqueDress.com - Items Under $150- [ Traduire cette page ]The skirt is a nice weight Navy Blue Quiana jersey... nice feel and nice hanging fabric. Now when you add the overvest, it looks like you are wearing a ...
www.antiquedress.com/gallerygifts1.htm - 16k
www.antiquedress.com/gallerygifts1.htm - 16k
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David Goward
: "a nice hanging" is not idiomatic English
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Tony M
: In the example you quote, 'nice-hanging' is a gerundive, but as DG says, it wouldn't be idiomatic to take it out and use it as a noun.
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with beautiful hang
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nicely/beautifully hanging
I'd put it before fabric: "dry(???), beautifully hanging fabric..."
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Cervin
: beautifully
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Thank you.
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Assimina Vavoula
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Thanks, Assimina.
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Tony M
: I persoanlly wouldn't favour expressing it this way round
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Ioanna Karamanou
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which drapes nicely
Pretty standard phrase when describing fabric, particularly in fashion.
http://www.google.com/search?q=drapes nicely&ie=utf-8&oe=utf...
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Clothing - Women - Jersey - Skirts - Find, Compare, and Buy at ...
Soft jersey knit drapes nicely and shrugs off wrinkles. * Full cut ... Read more at OneHanesPlace. Out of stock. OneHanesPlace. 4.0/5.0 store rating ...
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Clearance - Prom Dress Brooch Pink <br> High Low Flounce Beaded
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HANES 166012X89. This flattering One Hanes Place skirt slips on in seconds for all-day comfort . * Soft jersey knit drapes nicely and shrugs off wrinkles . ...
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Victorian Edwardian Vintage Clothing Civil War Vintage Clothing ...
The coat has fullness so drapes nicely. The sleeves are glove length and wide in the kimono style. Lined in black silk satin. INDEX ITEM #: 12 ...
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Be Still & Knit Products
It still drapes nicely and has a full silhouette, but it’s more narrow. This pattern requires you to knit in the round, to be comfortable with both knit and ...
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Wordsmyth
Inflected Forms, draped, draping, drapes ... Example, This tablecloth drapes nicely. ... a curtain or set of curtains, esp. long, heavy ones; drapery. ...
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VintageSewing.info—1926 New Way Course in Fashionable Clothes ...
The bouffant gown may be made of material purchased by the yard—lace, net, satin, any material that drapes nicely and has body enough to hold its position. ...
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Krishna.com Store
Medium weight khadi is flattering in color and texture, and drapes nicely. More... Price: $12.95. Tan Khadi Kurta, Short Sleeved ...
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http://www.google.com/search?q=drapes nicely&ie=utf-8&oe=utf...
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-03-15 08:14:51 GMT)
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Clothing - Women - Jersey - Skirts - Find, Compare, and Buy at ...
Soft jersey knit drapes nicely and shrugs off wrinkles. * Full cut ... Read more at OneHanesPlace. Out of stock. OneHanesPlace. 4.0/5.0 store rating ...
www.dealtime.com/xDN-Clothing--ap_gender_age_women-jersey-a... - 92k - Cached - Similar pages
Clearance - Prom Dress Brooch Pink <br> High Low Flounce Beaded
Drapes nicely for dance, active party events, cruise. High empire waist and high low asymmetric hemline. Beautiful prom dress, bridesmaids gown, ...
www.illuna-fashion.com/illuna-33-101.html - 111k - Cached - Similar pages
Knit Shrug - Women's Clothing - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at ...
HANES 166012X89. This flattering One Hanes Place skirt slips on in seconds for all-day comfort . * Soft jersey knit drapes nicely and shrugs off wrinkles . ...
www.nextag.com/Women--zzknit shrugz2700202zB6z5---html - 94k - Cached - Similar pages
Victorian Edwardian Vintage Clothing Civil War Vintage Clothing ...
The coat has fullness so drapes nicely. The sleeves are glove length and wide in the kimono style. Lined in black silk satin. INDEX ITEM #: 12 ...
www.woodlandfarmsantiques.com/WFAbeta2/index6.html - 41k - Cached - Similar pages
Be Still & Knit Products
It still drapes nicely and has a full silhouette, but it’s more narrow. This pattern requires you to knit in the round, to be comfortable with both knit and ...
www.bestillandknit.com/webstore/products.php?cat=51 - 32k - Cached - Similar pages
Ruffle-hem peach floral and Modest Women and Girl's Clothing from ...
A darling skirt in peach rayon drapes nicely to a ruffle along the hem. Other colors in the fruit and floral print include mauve and sage. ...
www.hannahlise.com/products02/Ruffle-hem-peach-floral.aspx - 29k - Cached - Similar pages
Wordsmyth
Inflected Forms, draped, draping, drapes ... Example, This tablecloth drapes nicely. ... a curtain or set of curtains, esp. long, heavy ones; drapery. ...
www.wordsmyth.net/live/home.php?script=search&matchid=12484... - 41k - Cached - Similar pages
VintageSewing.info—1926 New Way Course in Fashionable Clothes ...
The bouffant gown may be made of material purchased by the yard—lace, net, satin, any material that drapes nicely and has body enough to hold its position. ...
vintagesewing.info/1920s/26-fcm/fcm-47.html - 33k - Cached - Similar pages
Krishna.com Store
Medium weight khadi is flattering in color and texture, and drapes nicely. More... Price: $12.95. Tan Khadi Kurta, Short Sleeved ...
www.thekrishnastore.com/Search.bok?category=Clothing:Men:Ku... - 53k - Cached - Similar pages
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2 hrs
that falls so well
There are other options that are fine but I thought you might like to know that the same expression actually exists in English
This fabric has a wool appearance. It falls well and is an ideal weight for skirts / trousers etc and has a soft thin fleece backing to it. ...
cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-Grey-fleck-Polyester-Mix-Suiting-Fabric-58_W0QQitemZ110101152652QQihZ001QQcategoryZ2... - 54k - 13 Mar 2007 -
This fabric has a wool appearance. It falls well and is an ideal weight for skirts / trousers etc and has a soft thin fleece backing to it. ...
cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-Grey-fleck-Polyester-Mix-Suiting-Fabric-58_W0QQitemZ110101152652QQihZ001QQcategoryZ2... - 54k - 13 Mar 2007 -
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French Foodie
: falls well, falls nicely is what first came to mind to me. Used widely in fashion design.//I think they both work just as well :-)
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I was just about to add "nicely" - don't know why I didn't include it at it once
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Odette Grille (X)
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Tony M
: Yes, I think when talking about a fabric itself, rather than an actual garment, this works best and sounds most appropriate for 'industry jargon'
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Rachel Fell
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Vicky Papaprodromou
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