Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
couleurs descendues
English translation:
muted/graduated colours
Added to glossary by
Marta Scott
Aug 1, 2009 13:41
14 yrs ago
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French term
couleurs descendues
French to English
Other
Cosmetics, Beauty
colours
This is from a description of an eyeshadow range:
"Des couleurs en demi-tons, fumées et descendues, pour un contour de l’oeil très naturel"
I've found a reference giving examples of these colours in French, but I'm none the wiser.
http://trichromie.free.fr/trichromie/index.php?post/2008/12/...
"...teintes descendues (gris, cyan clair, magenta clair)"
Many thanks!
"Des couleurs en demi-tons, fumées et descendues, pour un contour de l’oeil très naturel"
I've found a reference giving examples of these colours in French, but I'm none the wiser.
http://trichromie.free.fr/trichromie/index.php?post/2008/12/...
"...teintes descendues (gris, cyan clair, magenta clair)"
Many thanks!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +5 | muted |
Anne-Marie Grant (X)
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| 2 +2 | graduated shades |
Cervin
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| 3 | whitened shades |
kashew
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| 3 | offshoot colors |
MatthewLaSon
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References
| Not the same subject, but... |
Emma Paulay
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Proposed translations
+5
6 mins
Selected
muted
Just an idea, but I think it would fit with a 'natural' look.
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Note added at 9 mins (2009-08-01 13:50:58 GMT)
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Sorry - should have said 'muted shades/colours'
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Note added at 9 mins (2009-08-01 13:50:58 GMT)
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Sorry - should have said 'muted shades/colours'
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks for your help Anne-Marie, this works for me!"
+2
3 mins
graduated shades
Quite a few gHits Eg
XXX has introduced two new eyeshadow palettes containing graduated shades and promising 12 hours of lasting colour http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-181188532.html
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Note added at 5 mins (2009-08-01 13:47:10 GMT)
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and:
This graduated eyeshadow palette blends 4 complementary colours in the one compact making it a fool proof way to blend colours. They are super soft with a satin like finish, come with their applicator and also have a convenient mirror on the back to help with retouching.
http://www.bys.com.au/Fashion-Accessory/Bys01EyeshadowGradua...
XXX has introduced two new eyeshadow palettes containing graduated shades and promising 12 hours of lasting colour http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-181188532.html
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Note added at 5 mins (2009-08-01 13:47:10 GMT)
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and:
This graduated eyeshadow palette blends 4 complementary colours in the one compact making it a fool proof way to blend colours. They are super soft with a satin like finish, come with their applicator and also have a convenient mirror on the back to help with retouching.
http://www.bys.com.au/Fashion-Accessory/Bys01EyeshadowGradua...
Note from asker:
| Thanks for your input Cervin, I think muted is best for this particular context but I've noted your answer for future translations. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Catherine Gilsenan
3 hrs
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thank you
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| agree |
Emma Paulay
: This would work if they mean several shades of one colour.
1 day 3 hrs
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Many thanks
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1 hr
whitened shades
* As opposed to "smokey" or "black"
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Note added at 1 hr (2009-08-01 15:15:50 GMT)
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www.parfumsgivenchy.com/...shades/...white/colours_9_80_412...
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Note added at 1 hr (2009-08-01 15:15:50 GMT)
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www.parfumsgivenchy.com/...shades/...white/colours_9_80_412...
Note from asker:
| Thanks for your contribution kashew |
4 hrs
offshoot colors
Hello,
I think they are referring to "offshoot colors".
Brown eyes are the most dominant color of eyes, with hazel being an offshoot of brown. ... Eyeshadow color to utilize with hazel color eyes: ... Makeup tips: Best colors of eye shadow for hazel eyes · Brown eyes: Makeup tips ...
www.helium.com/.../1182617-eye-color-makeup-tips-for-hazel-...
I think they are referring to "offshoot colors".
Brown eyes are the most dominant color of eyes, with hazel being an offshoot of brown. ... Eyeshadow color to utilize with hazel color eyes: ... Makeup tips: Best colors of eye shadow for hazel eyes · Brown eyes: Makeup tips ...
www.helium.com/.../1182617-eye-color-makeup-tips-for-hazel-...
Note from asker:
| Thanks for taking the time to answer Matthew |
Reference comments
2 hrs
Reference:
Not the same subject, but...
I think "descendu" and "réduit" are synonymous. It refers to "graduated" or "muted" shades, as suggested.
Note from asker:
| Thanks for your time Emma, this helped! |
Peer comments on this reference comment:
| agree |
Ingeborg Gowans (X)
7 hrs
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Thanks, Ingeborg.
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