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English translation: appropriate


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French term or phrase:propre
English translation:appropriate
Entered by: musilang
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14:07 Nov 17, 2011
French to English translations [Non-PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Fabric
French term or phrase: propre
What's the meaning of propre in this context?
best? first choice? finest? most commonly used? reliable?


5% élasthanne : L’élasthanne (ou Lycra®) offre l'avantage d'être une matière à la fois élastique et résistante. Il est extensible à 600% tout en conservant sa forme originelle après étirement. Sa fabrication répond à des normes extrêmement strictes qui en font la fibre synthétique la plus ***propre.***
musilang
Local time: 17:40
appropriate
Explanation:
For the respective purpose.

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Note added at 17 mins (2011-11-17 14:25:20 GMT)
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... since it has the required properties and also meets stringent standards. More context would be helpful.
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Sangro
Local time: 03:40
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5The most appropriate or relevant
Multilingualkart. com
4appropriate
Sangro


  

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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
appropriate


Explanation:
For the respective purpose.

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Note added at 17 mins (2011-11-17 14:25:20 GMT)
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... since it has the required properties and also meets stringent standards. More context would be helpful.

Sangro
Local time: 03:40
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in RomanianRomanian
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
The most appropriate or relevant


Explanation:
la plus propre = the most appropriate or relevant, its for most relevant or respective purpose which ever is best.

Multilingualkart. com
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Local time: 06:10
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Sangro: Did you notice the answer was already given above?
20 mins

neutral  Colin Rowe: I think you missed the "Agree" button and hit "Answer" by mistake.
34 mins
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PRO (2): Colin Rowe, casper


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