Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
reposer en cuve
English translation:
left to mature/age
Added to glossary by
suezen
Apr 25, 2005 18:30
19 yrs ago
French term
reposer en cuve
French to English
Other
Agriculture
wine-making
Wine-making
Nous laissons ensuite ces assemblages reposer en cuve pendant 4 mois à un an.
Nous laissons ensuite ces assemblages reposer en cuve pendant 4 mois à un an.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | left to mature/age |
suezen
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| 4 | to steep in the vat(s) |
Anna Maria Augustine (X)
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| 4 | to rest in vats |
Rachel Davenport
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| 3 | stay in vats |
Conor McAuley
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Proposed translations
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left to mature/age
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stay in vats
Seems a bit strange...not "reposer en fûts", which would make more sense.
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These mixes are then kept in vats for between four and twelve months.
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These mixes are then kept in vats for between four and twelve months.
3 mins
to steep in the vat(s)
to steep would be the right term rather than rest, I think
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Note added at 7 mins (2005-04-25 18:37:43 GMT)
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or to settle in vats
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Note added at 7 mins (2005-04-25 18:37:43 GMT)
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or to settle in vats
3 hrs
to rest in vats
Sounds a bit literal, but it is the right term for me.
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