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Decay

French translation: extinction progressive


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English term or phrase:Decay
French translation:extinction progressive
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06:46 May 11, 2004
English to French translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Body Wiring
English term or phrase: Decay
Interior Courtesy Lamp Circuit (W/O Sun Roof & W/ Decay). Circuit de lampe de courtoisie (sans toit ouvrant & avec...)
guebacien
Local time: 20:25
extinction progressive
Explanation:
Courtesy Lamp, "plafonnier" et non lampe de courtoisie.

Bon courage
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Local time: 20:25
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Summary of answers provided
5extinction progressive
fcl
4déclin
Beno?t MARTIN
3décalé/à retardementxxxCMJ_Trans


  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
decay
déclin


Explanation:
GDT
Lightning: Decay: "The decrease of phosphorescence emission with increasing time after cessation of the excitation. "


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Note added at 6 mins (2004-05-11 06:53:02 GMT)
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C\'est en fait l\'\"atténuation\" de l\'éclairage déclenché dans une voiture lorsqu\'une porte est ouverte. Dans le cas de certains modèles, cette lampe s\'éteint d\'un seul coup, dans d\'autres, la lumière s\'atténue lentement jusqu\'à son extinction.

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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
decay
extinction progressive


Explanation:
Courtesy Lamp, "plafonnier" et non lampe de courtoisie.

Bon courage

fcl
France
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29 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
décalé/à retardement


Explanation:
dans certains cas, cela peut aussi être une minuterie

xxxCMJ_Trans
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