belt

10:10 Jun 4, 2001
English to French translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering
English term or phrase: belt
'Belt and Braces' (phrase)
Danny King


Summary of answers provided
naCorrea
Samuel Sotillo
naceinture
Parrot
nasangle
Madeleine van Zanten
nacourroie, ceinture, sangle,
Didier Fourcot


  

Answers


21 mins
Correa


Explanation:
It seems that the phrase is related to some accesories worn by some people. In spanish it could mean "correa y brazaletes".

Samuel Sotillo
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It relates to spanish!
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28 mins
ceinture


Explanation:
"Bande servant à serrer la taille." I'm not too clear on your context, but this is literal.


    Robert
Parrot
Spain
Local time: 00:33
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 4
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2 hrs
sangle


Explanation:
used for heavy loads etc. that need to kept in place

Madeleine van Zanten
Switzerland
Local time: 00:33
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in pair: 204
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16 hrs
courroie, ceinture, sangle,


Explanation:
Depending on the context, a belt may be translated with:
- ceinture (as explained in previous answer, dressing accessory used to hold pants), aussi "ceinture de sécurité" for "safety belt"
- sangle (to tie up items, carry loads, etc)
- courroie (power belt) to transmit movement or power


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Didier Fourcot
Local time: 00:33
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in pair: 5483
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