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mega cusp

French translation: grand croissant de plage


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21:00 Nov 2, 2010
English to French translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Geography / coastal erosion
English term or phrase: mega cusp
The entire shoreline in this region of the barrier beach is characterised by large embayments interspersed with sedimentary headlands. These features are termed mega-cusps (sometimes referred to as sand waves)
Nadège Aubert
Local time: 09:12
French translation:grand croissant de plage
Explanation:
Le terme croissant de plage est exact, mais c'est du croissant dont on parle, et non la plage. L'adjectif doit donc qualifier "croissant".
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4 +3grand croissant de plage
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grand croissant de plage


Explanation:
Le terme croissant de plage est exact, mais c'est du croissant dont on parle, et non la plage. L'adjectif doit donc qualifier "croissant".

jsbrassard
Canada
Local time: 03:12
Native speaker of: French
PRO pts in category: 4
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