recoupable

English translation: can be cut to suit required dimensions

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French term or phrase:	recoupable
English translation:	can be cut to suit required dimensions
Entered by:	Allan Jeffs

09:06 Aug 2, 2004

French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Other

French term or phrase: recoupable

Porte prépeinte isoplane recoupable

Maciej Andrzejczak KudoZ activity Questions: 4548 (9 open) (218 without valid answers) (38 closed without grading) Answers: 5306 Poland
Local time: 21:11

"can be cut to suit required dimensions" = adaptable

Explanation:
Trucs et astuces :
Pour adapter une porte à une huisserie déjà existante de taille non standard, il existe des modèles recoupables que l'on peut adapter aux bonnes dimensions.

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Note added at 31 mins (2004-08-02 09:38:10 GMT)
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See LeroyMerlin site: Porte recoupable isoplane prépeinte

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Note added at 36 mins (2004-08-02 09:43:04 GMT)
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\"can be cut to size\"

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Allan Jeffs
France
Local time: 21:11

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"can be cut to suit required dimensions" = adaptable

Allan Jeffs

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door blank

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"can be cut to suit required dimensions" = adaptable

Allan Jeffs
France
Local time: 21:11
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thanks!

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door blank

Explanation:
<<Door blanks
Door blanks can be reduced in size to achieve a non-standard heavy duty door without waiting for the manufacture of a special ...>>
[Jewson Price Guide - Jewsons are UK builders' merchants]

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Note added at 1 hr 44 mins (2004-08-02 10:51:02 GMT)
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If you just want to replace an existing door, you can purchase a new door blank which
is just the door, or a door blank with unassembled jambs (which ... Glossary. ...
www.amerpride.com/Definitions_Glossary.htm - 34k - Supplemental Result

If your customers are simply replacing an
existing door, they may only need a door blank. In new construction ...
nrha.web-pros.com/bmpk_pdfs/C28.ps1.pdf

TDSL Blankfort Plus Door Blanks can be cut down, modified by producing glazing apertures and applying intumescent products and can be built into fire-resisting doorsets without invalidating fire-test evidence, providing all re-work recommendations are adhered to
[http://www.tds-l.com/blankfortplus.asp]

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