lien coulissant

English translation: drawstring tie

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French term or phrase:lien coulissant
English translation:drawstring tie
Entered by: FlyHi

07:10 Aug 5, 2011
French to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / blouse
French term or phrase: lien coulissant
Hello,

"Maille 100% polyester, resserrée à la base par un lien coulissant."

What type of tie is a "lien coulissant"? Is it a "cased tie"?

TIA.
FlyHi
France
Local time: 14:05
drawstring tie
Explanation:
... drawcord tie, depending on preference.
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Gail Bond
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:05
Grading comment
Thanks very much.
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drawstring tie


Explanation:
... drawcord tie, depending on preference.

Gail Bond
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:05
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 43
Grading comment
Thanks very much.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sheila Wilson: I think "tie" is optional - a drawstring is used for tying, after all.
21 mins
  -> Thanks, Sheila!

agree  B D Finch: Without "tie".
1 hr
  -> Thanks!
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