notions de couture

English translation: basic knowledge of sewing

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French term or phrase:	notions de couture
English translation:	basic knowledge of sewing
Entered by:	sktrans

17:42 Feb 24, 2004

French to English translations [Non-PRO]
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French term or phrase: notions de couture

Used in advertisements when you want someone to do a particular job.

amanda

basic knowledge of sewing

Explanation:
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Note added at 2004-02-24 17:48:57 (GMT)
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Careers in the textiles industry
The Home Sewing Association membership, links, sewing projects, sewing tips and more. ... Having sewing experience and knowledge can open many doors in the search for a career ... not require actual sewing on the job, a basic knowledge of sewing can be an ...
www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/et_textilecareers.html - 23k - Cached

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sktrans
Local time: 14:13

Grading comment

Thanks I didn't have a clue what it meant
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4 +5

basic knowledge of sewing

sktrans

5 +3

basic sewing skills

Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)

5 +1

sewing skills

Katarina Dolejsiova

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3 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +5

basic knowledge of sewing

sktrans
Local time: 14:13
Native speaker of:

Arabic,

French

Grading comment

Thanks I didn't have a clue what it meant

1 hr confidence:

peer agreement (net): +3

basic sewing skills

Explanation:
I don't think knowledge works well in an advert

Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English,

Portuguese
PRO pts in category: 24

1 hr confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

sewing skills

Explanation:
"Skills" already suggests a basic knowledge, not expertise, so maybe "basic" is redundant. The following is an excerpt from an advertisement for relief work in Africa.

" If you have construction, sewing skills, medical training, or are willing to help with whatever needs doing, then these teams are for you!"

www.aidsorphans.org/WorkSewingTeams/ 2004AOSCworkbrochure.pdf

Katarina Dolejsiova
United States
Local time: 13:13
Native speaker of:

Slovak

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