usure de passage

English translation: worn away over time / wear and tear from foot traffic

05:29 Jul 30, 2000

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French term or phrase: usure de passage

I have provisionally translated the above as "wear and tear of passage". However, I am unhappy with the word "passage" which refers to what the feet of visitors damage at an ancient site, i.e pavements, streets, the floors of buildings with large surface areas and walls when feet clamber over them.

Can anyone think of anything more suitable?

Helen

English translation:worn away over time / wear and tear from foot traffic

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Try these or any combination of them

ie. wear and tear over time

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I like your suggestion of wear and tear of foot traffic. Many thanks.
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wear and tear due to foot marks

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worn away over time / wear and tear from foot traffic

spodur

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wear and tear due to foot marks

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i hope this may help.

Telesforo Fernandez (X)
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worn away over time / wear and tear from foot traffic

Explanation:
Try these or any combination of them

ie. wear and tear over time

I hope this helps.

spodur
PRO pts in pair: 7

Grading comment

I like your suggestion of wear and tear of foot traffic. Many thanks.

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