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pétale

English translation: reflector

07:46 Mar 1, 2010
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Manufacturing / electricity?
French term or phrase: pétale
Replacement part for a kebab machine:

Résistance et pétale

No, no more context, no website, no nuthin. Have at it!
David BUICK
Local time: 17:18
English translation:reflector
Explanation:
NOTE CONFIDENCE!!!

Given that they are replaced as a pair and the resistance is the heater, what else can it be? There aren't that many parts in a kebab machine. A motor, a spindle, a heater and a reflector is about it.
Selected response from:

Terry Richards
France
Local time: 17:18
Grading comment
To me this makes perfect sense, though as we all agree, we can't be sure. Thank you!
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5petal
Constantinos Faridis (X)
1 +1reflector
Terry Richards
1plate
Sandra & Kenneth Grossman


Discussion entries: 4





  

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18 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
petal


Explanation:
Stuffed Grape Leaves, Fillo Dough Roll and Hummus, served with rose petal jam and pita bread. Calamari .... $ 8.95 ... Chicken Shish Kabob (Tavuk Sis Kebap) .... $ 12.95 ... Shrimp Shish Kabob (Karides Sis Kebap) .... $ 14.95 ...
anatolia-restaurant.com/menu-dinner.html

Constantinos Faridis (X)
Greece
Local time: 18:18
Native speaker of: Greek
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Catharine Cellier-Smart: the term being looked for is part of the machine, not what it makes
0 min
agree  margaret caulfield: Sorry! I've just looked up "resistance and petal" and you're right after all! But I think you should have given a mechanical explanation and not a gastronomical one!!
2 hrs
neutral  Bourth (X): "Resistance and petal" hits seem to refer to diseases afflicting roses! Still think "petal" (in quotes) is a safe bet though, failing more info.
3 hrs
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53 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 1/5Answerer confidence 1/5 peer agreement (net): +1
reflector


Explanation:
NOTE CONFIDENCE!!!

Given that they are replaced as a pair and the resistance is the heater, what else can it be? There aren't that many parts in a kebab machine. A motor, a spindle, a heater and a reflector is about it.

Terry Richards
France
Local time: 17:18
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 46
Grading comment
To me this makes perfect sense, though as we all agree, we can't be sure. Thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Bourth (X): Would make sense, esp. if fold-out side reflectors. Still, "petal", in quotes, is a safe option since we really don't know yet!
27 mins
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 1/5Answerer confidence 1/5
plate


Explanation:
per Termium
Subject Field(s)
* General Hardware (General)
* Joining Elements (Mechanical)

pétale articulé - hinged plate

Sandra & Kenneth Grossman
Israel
Local time: 18:18
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in RomanianRomanian
PRO pts in category: 24
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