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halter dress

French translation: robe licou

08:09 Aug 11, 2006
English to French translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / fashion term
English term or phrase: halter dress
I'm looking for a translation for the term "halter dress", other than "robe attachée derrière le cou", which is awkward.
Does anyone know a more specific word or expression?
Maestria
Local time: 11:57
French translation:robe licou
Explanation:
ou style licou

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Note added at 5 hrs (2006-08-11 13:42:35 GMT) Post-grading
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Merci!
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Manel Tamine
Local time: 11:57
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1robe licou
Manel Tamine
3robe dos-nu
Marion Sadoux
3robe nouée dans le cou
hirselina


  

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robe dos-nu


Explanation:
if it is a summer outfit!

Marion Sadoux
China
Local time: 17:57
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench

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neutral  Stéphanie Soudais: la robe dos-nu n'est pas forcément attachée au niveau du cou
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robe licou


Explanation:
ou style licou

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Note added at 5 hrs (2006-08-11 13:42:35 GMT) Post-grading
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Merci!

Manel Tamine
Local time: 11:57
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench, Native in EnglishEnglish
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agree  Stéphanie Soudais
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robe nouée dans le cou


Explanation:
Les robes en soie, nouées dans le cou, sont bradées 64,50 € et les pantalons, en satin mauve ou noir à cordon coulissant dans le bas, sont cédés à moitié prix, soit 96 €.


http://www.madamefigaro.fr/mode/20050624.MAD0020.html

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Note added at 6 hrs (2006-08-11 14:31:22 GMT) Post-grading
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Je pensais que "robe licou" était surtout utilisé au Québec

hirselina
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench, Native in DutchDutch
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