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13:21 May 15, 2002 |
French to English translations [PRO] / tile factory | |||||||
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in each and evrey one of their forms Explanation: or variations |
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all possible variants of use Explanation: toutes les déclinaisons : all of the slightly different forms. Good luck. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2002-05-15 13:44:27 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- \"variations\" would hint at music. |
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in all their permutations Explanation: just trying to think of a suitable phrase |
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exhibiting the various/wide range of ways they can be used (in order) to emphasise... Explanation: Its not very poetic, but this conveys the meaning as I understand it. It involves altering the syntax, but that serves to emphasise the point. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2002-05-15 13:43:54 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I was playing with the idea of forms/permutations. But since we are referring to construction/decorative materials (tiles), the idea of use and application (mise en oeuvre) should be stressed: its not simply their shape, but how they can be integrated into the home or architecture that is the point here. They are quite simply a perfect advertisement for the old tile-factories products. Alternatively: \'applying them in all shapes and forms to emphasise...\' |
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in every possible way they could be used Explanation: There must be many possibilities - just a suggestion! |
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In the architecture of this house ... Explanation: ... all fell into place to highlight the local products in all their variety, showing the value of their sturdiness, regularity and their adaptation to climatic conditions. |
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exhibiting all possibilities/variations of/for their interraction Explanation: Suggestion |
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in their every conceivable application Explanation: ... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2002-05-15 15:08:50 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- or: ...with all their conceivable/possible applications\"\" |
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displaying all their possible uses Explanation: another suggestion |
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in every way shape and form Explanation: One of hte way's we say this in English colloquially |
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from every possible angle Explanation: Déclinaison: Concerne initialement l'angle formé par la position d'un point et le plan equatorial. This definition would suggest that the writer had in mind angles rather than 'ways' or 'means'. Reference: http://www.babylon.com Reference: http://www.britannica.com |
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