12:58 Jan 23, 2008 |
French to English translations [PRO] Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.) | |||||
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stiff / which cannot be bent Explanation: This is what's meant here, isn't it? Hard to tell without more context but this should be fine I think. |
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rigid Explanation: This would apply more to e.g. plastic containers, while "stiff" as suggested by Victoria would be more appropriate to cardboard, boxes etc. Re your note to Victoria, I think it is dangerous to assume that simple words have "set translations". Context is always necessary. |
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withstands rough / hard handling Explanation: Strong enough to withstand rough handling |
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rigid container (to withstand normal handling) Explanation: The phrase "withstand normal handling" is very common and this is how I understand your text. |
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