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feature stones

French translation: pierres apparentes

22:06 Jun 30, 2012
English to French translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
English term or phrase: feature stones
Bonjour,

sauriez-vous ce que signifie "feature stones" dans la phrase suivante ? Il s'agit d'un texte où un jeune homme rénove une maison, puis la fait visiter.

"This white cement is lighter, and it's got feature stones through it."
blan
Local time: 09:50
French translation:pierres apparentes
Explanation:
suggestion
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antoine piazza
Argentina
Local time: 04:50
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +5pierres apparentes
antoine piazza
4 +1gravillons décoratifs
FX Fraipont (X)
4 +1petits galets apparents
Proelec
4pierres d'angle
Jean Osanz
3pierres décoratives
Marc Theriault
3ciment blanc avec graviers décoratifs
mchd


  

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35 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +5
pierres apparentes


Explanation:
suggestion

antoine piazza
Argentina
Local time: 04:50
Works in field
Native speaker of: French
PRO pts in category: 26
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Madeleine Chevassus
7 hrs
agree  GILLES MEUNIER
7 hrs
agree  Tristan Jimenez: "feature stone" veut uniquement dire que la matière est composée de pierre, et que ces pierres seront visibles. Le côté "décoratif" n'est que sous-entendu, pas besoin de le préciser.
11 hrs
agree  Clara Chassany
15 hrs
agree  Bertrand Leduc
1 day 9 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
pierres décoratives


Explanation:
C'est ce que je dirais, mais un peu plus de contexte ne ferait pas de mal.

Marc Theriault
Canada
Local time: 00:50
Native speaker of: French
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
pierres d'angle


Explanation:
en general lesdites pierres forment les angles d'un batiment. c'est selon le contexte.

Jean Osanz
Australia
Local time: 17:50
Works in field
Native speaker of: French
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9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
gravillons décoratifs


Explanation:
si on parle du ciment, ce sont des gravillons décoratifs (aggregate stones) inclus dans le mélange
This white cement is lighter, and it's got feature stones through it.

"One of the other common Techniques for Creating an aggregate combination is to pick a base mix and then add feature stones such as white or black pebbles to create a speckled effect or alter the over all tone of the concrete. The First mix below is the base mix, the mix next to it has white pebble added to it and then the one next to it has black stone, notice how it changes the effect and colour of the aggregate. "
http://exposedaggregatedriveways.com/

FX Fraipont (X)
Belgium
Local time: 09:50
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 1816

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Proelec: Je pense aussi.
4 hrs
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14 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
petits galets apparents


Explanation:
Une suggestion de plus.
J'éviterais d'écrire "gravillons" : ils m'ont cassé plus d'un pare-brise §

Proelec
France
Local time: 09:50
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: French
PRO pts in category: 584

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agree  kashew: sounds good
19 hrs
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19 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
ciment blanc avec graviers décoratifs


Explanation:
http://www.heidelbergcement.com/NR/rdonlyres/D628D629-0DFD-4...

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciment

mchd
France
Local time: 09:50
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: French
PRO pts in category: 58
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