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mauvaises ondes

English translation: electromagnetic fields

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French term or phrase:	mauvaises ondes
English translation:	electromagnetic fields
Entered by:	scottdpz

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19:15 Jul 13, 2009

French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Science (general)

French term or phrase: mauvaises ondes

Part of a description of a watch....

Et son mouvement automatique .... résiste parfaitement aux mauvaises ondes…

I'm considering "negative" or "harmful" waves. I would appreciate any feedback or opinions. Thanks.

scottdpz KudoZ activity Questions: 292 (none open) (10 closed without grading) Answers: 1 United States
Local time: 16:22

electromagnetic fields

Explanation:
Explanation:
or "electromagnetic radiation"

One disadvantage of quartz watches, as opposed to mechanical ones, is that they are susceptible to electromagnetic waves, because they use such waves themselves. Your text is emphasizing an advantage of the mechanical watch over the quartz variety.

FR use of "mauvaises ondes" for electromagnetic radiation:

http://ballouhey.canalblog.com/archives/2009/02/04/12327716....

and

http://www.tekiano.com/telephonie/phone-life-net-technologie...

you'll find more uses of "mauvaises ondes" for electromagnetic radiation with a little googling

Selected response from:

Jim Tucker
United States
Local time: 16:22

Grading comment

Thanks Jim, and everyone.

Scott
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

4 +4

electromagnetic fields

Jim Tucker

4 +1

electromagnetic interference

B D Finch

bad vibes

Bashiqa

rough treatment

kashew

1 +1

hertzproof

L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen

Discussion entries: 8

Answers

11 mins confidence:

watches bad vibes

Explanation:
Accurately describes most watches my wife wears. Expensive or cheap most of them suffer the same fate.

Bashiqa
France
Local time: 22:22
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English

1 hr confidence:

rough treatment

Explanation:
* i.e. resists shock

kashew
France
Local time: 22:22
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English

2 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +4

electromagnetic fields

Jim Tucker
United States
Local time: 16:22
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 4

Grading comment

Thanks Jim, and everyone.

Scott

10 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

hertzproof

Explanation:
Cheeky suggestion to fit with waterproof, shockproof etc.

L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen
South Africa
Local time: 23:22
Native speaker of:

English,

Dutch

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)

neutral

aubreydewet: I like this!

11 mins

-> Thanks... neutral?

agree

Kari Foster: I like it too; well coined!//Only because I don't know if it would be usable in the document concerned. It might be too informal. Nice, though.//What the heck, you deserve something for this.

4 hrs

-> Thanks... neutral?

neutral

B D Finch: I like it too, but unless you manage to persuade manufacturers or advertising agencies, unfortunately, it can't really be used. No ghits, but copyright it and you'll be rich and famous.

11 hrs

-> The translator can suggest it to his client. The word is quite universal in application

neutral

Jim Tucker: se non è vero, è ben trovato!

13 hrs

-> Gracie! Si post fata venit gloria non propero

13 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

electromagnetic interference

Explanation:
To emphasise the "mauvaise" element.

"USB memory watch keeps your data secure on your wrist. ... 30 metre water resistant, shockproof. Anti-static - Patented antistatic circuit gives protection from 15000V static charges or greater and from **electromagnetic interference**. ..."
www.rememberus.co.uk/

"Electromagnetic Interference and Exercise Equipment .... Watch accuracy: Better than ± 0.5 seconds / day at 25 °C / 77 °F temperature. ... Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category, and compare it to the ..."
www.heartratemonitor.co.uk/Manuals/RS400/ch11.html

B D Finch
France
Local time: 22:22
Native speaker of:

English