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rituels du bain

English translation: the whole bathing experience


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French term or phrase:rituels du bain
English translation:the whole bathing experience
Entered by: MoiraB
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07:55 Dec 19, 2011
French to English translations [PRO]
Advertising / Public Relations / description of hotel bathroom
French term or phrase: rituels du bain
This is an article in a 5-star hotel's guest magazine about one of the top suites, specifically about the bathroom (which sounds heavenly!).

Véritable pièce à vivre, la salle de bain offre la plénitude d’une trop rare sensation de bien- être. Du système de chromothérapie jouant avec les sept couleurs de l’arc-en-ciel, au hammam et au jacuzzi, tout y contribue. Les produits de soin Hermès et des **rituels du bain** apportent la touche ultime de perfection pour le meilleur du corps et de l’esprit.

OK, bathing rituals but it definitely sounds a bit odd in the context. Any alternative suggestions - or ideas about what they might be getting at here?
MoiraB
Local time: 17:48
bath/bathing experience
Explanation:
'Les rituels du bain' is quite common and refers to the experience.



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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-12-19 10:04:09 GMT)
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There are numerous examples on the net of 'bath experience'

Here's one :

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/726518/list/Guest-Picks--The-...

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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-12-19 10:24:41 GMT)
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you could also say 'bathroom experience'...i have heard this as well.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-12-19 10:25:33 GMT)
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this is obviously more of an American expression though (bathroom experience)
Selected response from:

jasonwkingsley
France
Local time: 17:48
Grading comment
I think 'experience' hits the right note here and my first thought was 'the whole bathing experience', as Phil then suggested. Thanks, everyone!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +4bath/bathing experience
jasonwkingsley
4Bathroom rituals / routines
LaraBarnett
3water-cleansing rituals
Marian Vieyra
3bath/bathing productsmimi 254


Discussion entries: 4





  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
bath/bathing products


Explanation:
http://www.abahna.co.uk/

Bath Time Bliss - wonderfully indulgent luxury bath products and ...
At Bath Time Bliss we love bath time. Our aim is to offer you the most wonderfully
indulgent bath products we can find.

www.bathtimebliss.co.uk/

mimi 254
Local time: 16:48
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 4
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +4
bath/bathing experience


Explanation:
'Les rituels du bain' is quite common and refers to the experience.



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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-12-19 10:04:09 GMT)
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There are numerous examples on the net of 'bath experience'

Here's one :

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/726518/list/Guest-Picks--The-...

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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-12-19 10:24:41 GMT)
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you could also say 'bathroom experience'...i have heard this as well.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-12-19 10:25:33 GMT)
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this is obviously more of an American expression though (bathroom experience)

jasonwkingsley
France
Local time: 17:48
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
I think 'experience' hits the right note here and my first thought was 'the whole bathing experience', as Phil then suggested. Thanks, everyone!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  philgoddard: I think bath and bathroom are a bit too prosaic, but bathing works well. Perhaps you could say "the whole bathing experience".
6 hrs
agree  Timothy Rake
7 hrs
agree  Verginia Ophof
7 hrs
agree  juliebarba: I think it just means having a bath! but this is a nice option for advertising
9 hrs
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Bathroom rituals / routines


Explanation:
I have come across this expression a lot recently in terms of bathroom products and I don't think it sounds odd in the context due to the common usage of this term. Even for those who haven't heard the expression, I think it comes across just as well in English as it does in French and as somebody who loves my luxury bathroom routines/rituals, it would sell to me.



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Note added at 3 hrs (2011-12-19 11:11:43 GMT)
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As can be seen in example sentences, 'bathing' is still commonly used in this context.

Example sentence(s):
  • "Bathing rituals... we spoil your body with natural herbal Alpine Products..."
  • "Turn your usual bathing routine into an unforgettable home spa experience with these simple steps:..."

    Reference: http://www.rotflueh.com/en/content/10066/bathing_rituals.asp...
    Reference: http://www.fashioncentral.pk/beauty-style/home-spa/story-414...
LaraBarnett
United Kingdom
Local time: 16:48
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 2

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  philgoddard: Bathroom rituals and routines makes me think of things like flossing your teeth.
6 hrs
  -> I appreciate that, but if you read glossy women's magazines bathroom rituals and routines have quite a different connotation - a lot more luxurious, exotic and feminine. Just making an interesting point, not knocking your right to remain neutral.
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9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
water-cleansing rituals


Explanation:
Seems to exist...




    Reference: http://www.fivestaralliance.com/insider/Singapore/691
Marian Vieyra
United Kingdom
Local time: 16:48
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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