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snapping effect

French translation: action d'enclenchement

10:57 Mar 12, 2007
English to French translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
English term or phrase: snapping effect
the boss is adapted to be received in an indentation, which is defined in the inner periphery of the connecting hole of the socket, for providing a snapping effect when the socket is collected in a right situation.

The boss is snapped into the indentation when the socket is moved to the specific situation.
Daphnee
Local time: 11:20
French translation:action d'enclenchement
Explanation:
Actually, I rather suspect this is a dictation error for 'snap-in', which would arguably be a more natural way of expressing it, to my ears at least.

I have only made up this term, on the basis of past experience, but without any specific references to give you!
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Tony M
France
Local time: 11:20
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4effet d'accrochage
Abdelbaki Boukheit
1 +2action d'enclenchement
Tony M


  

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action d'enclenchement


Explanation:
Actually, I rather suspect this is a dictation error for 'snap-in', which would arguably be a more natural way of expressing it, to my ears at least.

I have only made up this term, on the basis of past experience, but without any specific references to give you!

Tony M
France
Local time: 11:20
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 412

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agree  Daniel Marquis: Oui, c'est la bonne idée.
4 hrs
  -> Merci, Daniel !

agree  Sandy R
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  -> Thanks, Sandy!
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effet d'accrochage


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Abdelbaki Boukheit
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