Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
vasque \"galet\"
English translation:
\'pebble\' basin
Added to glossary by
claude-andrew
Jul 31, 2011 16:05
13 yrs ago
French term
vasque "galet"
French to English
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Furniture / Household Appliances
Bathroom furniture catalogue
meuble cossu en version portes ou tiroir
- meuble courbe avec une **vasque "galet"**
- vasque intégrée au plan avec système trop plein masqué
- ouverture des portes intuitive avec pression pousse-lâche
Picture:
http://www.sanijura.fr/FR/component/virtuemart/produit/35/1/...
- meuble courbe avec une **vasque "galet"**
- vasque intégrée au plan avec système trop plein masqué
- ouverture des portes intuitive avec pression pousse-lâche
Picture:
http://www.sanijura.fr/FR/component/virtuemart/produit/35/1/...
Proposed translations
(English)
1 +1 | 'pebble' basin | Tony M |
Proposed translations
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'pebble' basin
Why not? That's what they look like, isn't it?
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Note added at 4 heures (2011-07-31 20:09:26 GMT)
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OK, so it looks from Asker's link in fact as if it is an ordinary ceramic (etc.) basin with a vaguely 'pebble-shaped' hollow... I'm really rather disappointed!
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Note added at 4 heures (2011-07-31 20:09:26 GMT)
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OK, so it looks from Asker's link in fact as if it is an ordinary ceramic (etc.) basin with a vaguely 'pebble-shaped' hollow... I'm really rather disappointed!
Note from asker:
Great minds think alike |
In fact that's what I was assuming: a vaguely pebble/kidney shaped contour. The angle makes it hard to tell exactly, but I can't think of any other justification for the "galet" appellation. It doesn't look as if it's carved from granite. Well, it's all marketing-speak isn't it? |
Peer comment(s):
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Jocelyne Cuenin
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Merci, P/A !
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Nikki Scott-Despaigne
: "pebble-shaped washbasin" otherwise it would mean made of pebble, which is not the case here. Stone wahsbasins, cobble basins etc do exist. // Not being literal : shape and matter are different!
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Thanks, Nikki! I don't think we need to be quite so literal, there are plenty of examples, such as 'kidney basin' (not made of kidneys!)
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cc in nyc
: To me, "pebble basin" means this: http://www.potts.ltd.uk/product.php/305/pebble-basin
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Right! Indeed, that's what I envisioned too.. but I see Asker's version is quite different! Oh well...
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks Tony"
Discussion
Pebble Basin
Organic and gentle in its design, the Pebble Basin is a truly unique expression of modern style, balanced by pure function and form in stone. Its fluid natural shape instantly transforms the bathroom with a spa like feel.
http://www.apaiser.com.au/product_detail/2/basins/84
Watch out for No. 6 here and see a natural granite pebble basin which does have something of a pebble shape about it:
6 The Pebble basin from Finwood is hand-carved from a single granite pebble, £450 (01926 484037)
http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/be-inspired/contemporary/buyer...
Then there's this one. What they refer to as "bold geometrical design" at http://www.wdbathrooms.co.uk/bathrooms-suites/basins-1/wall-... in no way resembles a pebble. Does the material of which it is made contain pebbles?
The JTNatural Geo Pebble 500 x 450mm basin is a compact yet stunning basin design. The contemporary pebble basin will add a natural element into your bathroom design. The basin is supplied with a 25 year guarantee from the manufacturers.
http://www.wdbath