Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Feb 4, 2010 01:10
14 yrs ago
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French term
United States
Literature & Scholarship
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: French to English, English, German to English
affûté
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Computers (general)
This is more of a general question, but related in this instance to a survey about computer stores in Paris.
One respondent writes that the store would benefit from
"un réel lieu d'animation sympathique autour de produits affûtés ( dans tous les sens du terme !)"
One respondent writes that the store would benefit from
"un réel lieu d'animation sympathique autour de produits affûtés ( dans tous les sens du terme !)"
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +4 | cutting edge |
Travelin Ann
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| 4 | accurate |
jardinero
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Change log
Feb 17, 2010 23:00: Travelin Ann Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
+4
21 mins
Travelin Ann
Native in English
Works in field
Timely translations
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, English, English to French
Related KudoZ points
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4
Selected
cutting edge
Since the literal translation of affuter is to sharpen, perhaps "cutting edge" products?
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
JH Trads
: perfect,as it conserves both a similar root and the figurative meaning!
7 mins
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Merci, Hugo
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| agree |
Catharine Cellier-Smart
: Hugo said it all
6 hrs
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Thanks, Catharine
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| agree |
Stephanie Ezrol
11 hrs
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Thanks, Stephanie
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| agree |
Julie N L England (X)
12 hrs
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Thanks, Julie
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "merci bien"
5 hrs
accurate
a great high quality in the very selective work done by each produce,without any bugs
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Note added at 5 hrs (2010-02-04 06:27:08 GMT)
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affuté tested,no failure
and
affuté more than efficient
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Note added at 5 hrs (2010-02-04 06:27:08 GMT)
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affuté tested,no failure
and
affuté more than efficient
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