Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
allure tendue
English translation:
trim
Added to glossary by
Catharine Cellier-Smart
Jun 28, 2012 07:23
11 yrs ago
French term
United Kingdom
Jewellery, Watchmaking, Luxury Goods
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English, Italian to English, English
allure tendue
French to English
Marketing
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Fashion press release
"Son allure tendue et solaire, mixe avec virtuosité jeu de matières et de couleurs."
Is this a "sharp" look? Or something else?
Is this a "sharp" look? Or something else?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | taut or trim |
Catharine Cellier-Smart
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| 4 | clean (and sun drenched) |
emiledgar
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| 4 | relaxed style/fit |
Catherine Gilsenan
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| 3 | 'tight-fitting' or 'fitted' look |
Rebecca Lim
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| 3 | slender figure |
Emma Paulay
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Change log
Jul 3, 2012 10:27: Catharine Cellier-Smart Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
29 mins
Catharine Cellier-Smart
Reunion
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Native in English
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The Smart Solution
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: French to English, Creoles & Pidgins (French-based Other) to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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24
Selected
taut or trim
Suggestions.
"Taut" is closer to the French meaning, but "trim" perhaps sounds more natural in English in this context.
"Taut" is closer to the French meaning, but "trim" perhaps sounds more natural in English in this context.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks everyone, I went with "trim" in the end."
1 hr
Rebecca Lim
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
United Kingdom
Professional, quality and reliable
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, English
'tight-fitting' or 'fitted' look
Another way of phrasing 'allure tendue' perhaps...
2 hrs
slender figure
Her slender figure and sunny disposition...
14 hrs
clean (and sun drenched)
I think that "tendue" is best expressed by "clean" which means tight, trim etc in fashion speak.
1 day 4 hrs
Catherine Gilsenan
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
United Kingdom
A Professional Service Handled With Care
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English
Related KudoZ points
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12
relaxed style/fit
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Note added at 1 day4 hrs (2012-06-29 11:44:23 GMT)
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Sorry - that example sentence was in the wrong place - It was my suggestion rather than one found on the Web.
Her summery relaxed style effortlessly complements the collection's display of fabric and colours.
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Note added at 1 day4 hrs (2012-06-29 11:44:23 GMT)
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Sorry - that example sentence was in the wrong place - It was my suggestion rather than one found on the Web.
Her summery relaxed style effortlessly complements the collection's display of fabric and colours.
Example sentence:
Her summery relaxed style neatly complements the choice of materials and colours
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