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joue l’alternative entre sophistication et naturel chic

English translation: the originality of the X look lies in its duality: from sophistication to natural chic, for a diffe

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French term or phrase:joue l’alternative entre sophistication et naturel chic
English translation:the originality of the X look lies in its duality: from sophistication to natural chic, for a diffe
Entered by: RHELLER

11:29 May 12, 2002
French to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Cosmetics, Beauty / Cosmetics
French term or phrase: joue l’alternative entre sophistication et naturel chic
Cosmetic Product brochure:
L’originalité du look XXX réside dans sa dualité: il joue l’alternative entre sophistication et naturel chic pour une mise en scène différente chaque jour.
Bharg Shah
India
Local time: 22:09
the originality of the X look lies in its duality: from sophistication to natural chic, for a diffe
Explanation:
do not translate chic


SIMPLY, BUT NOT SO MUCH BALANCE BETWEEN TRADITION AND INNOVATION SAVAGE ELEGANCE
NATURAL CHIC NATURAL AND CRAFT ASPECTS THE NEW CAMOUFLAGE TRUE PASSION SOFT ...

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Local time: 10:39
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Summary of answers provided
5 +2it alternates between sophistication and natural chic
Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
5 +1choose between sophistication or casual chic: same clothes - new look - every day.
SamHall
4plays on elegance which is natural yet sophisticated.
Arthur Borges
4the originality of the X look lies in its duality: from sophistication to natural chic, for a diffe
RHELLER
4it walks the line between sophistication and natural chic
Marian Greenfield
4can either be sophisticated or elegantly natural, for a different look every day
Gayle Wallimann


  

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plays on elegance which is natural yet sophisticated.


Explanation:
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Arthur Borges
China
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
choose between sophistication or casual chic: same clothes - new look - every day.


Explanation:
Not sure it means "a blend of". Think it is trying to convey the idea of "could fit in" i.e.going from garden party toevening cocktail and is suitable for both. Like a stage that offers a different atmosphere depending on whether natural or artificial lighting is used: ie. the circumstances influence how the object is mentally viewed/cconstructed.

SamHall

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agree  Dr. Chrys Chrystello
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
the originality of the X look lies in its duality: from sophistication to natural chic, for a diffe


Explanation:
do not translate chic


SIMPLY, BUT NOT SO MUCH BALANCE BETWEEN TRADITION AND INNOVATION SAVAGE ELEGANCE
NATURAL CHIC NATURAL AND CRAFT ASPECTS THE NEW CAMOUFLAGE TRUE PASSION SOFT ...




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RHELLER
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it alternates between sophistication and natural chic


Explanation:
for a different look every day.

Mise en scène=stage/film direction or setting.
The French is rather silly in this respect because no matter how you translate it, it's gonna sound funny. I guess the writer didn't want to use Look because in French that US word may be overused, but they do use it.

Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 27

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agree  PaulaMac (X): Excellent!
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agree  Linda Young (X)
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it walks the line between sophistication and natural chic


Explanation:
so it sets the scene for a different look every day

Marian Greenfield
Local time: 12:39
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can either be sophisticated or elegantly natural, for a different look every day


Explanation:
Or maybe:
can be either sophisticated or elegantly natural, depending on your mood.


Gayle Wallimann
Local time: 17:39
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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