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“longue tenue”

English translation: long-lasting

14:09 Dec 10, 2013
French to English translations [PRO]
Cosmetics, Beauty / eczema of the eyelids
French term or phrase: “longue tenue”
context;
'Le maquillage : certains métaux (nickel, chrome, cobalt) ou la colophane (utilisée pour avoir un maquillage “longue tenue”), '
I have found various possible terms for this, 'long-lasting' being one, but I thought that 'semi-permanent' was a term more often used about make-up (in the UK). However, I don't know if it would really be equivalent.
Any suggestions?
mportal
Local time: 15:43
English translation:long-lasting
Explanation:
http://www.makeupforever.com/int/en-int/make-up/face/foundat...
Its long-lasting and water-resistant formula is also suited to the body.
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rachelha
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:43
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Summary of answers provided
4 +7long-lasting
rachelha
3 +1wear-resistant
ormiston
4"24-hour"
Conor McAuley
3durable
Wendy Streitparth


Discussion entries: 2





  

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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
wear-resistant


Explanation:
you also see 'staying power' but perhaps hard to work into your sentence

ormiston
Local time: 16:43
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 37

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  philgoddard
8 mins
neutral  B D Finch: What sort of wear are eyelids subject to?
2 hrs
  -> I take the term to mean resistant to being WORN.
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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +7
long-lasting


Explanation:
http://www.makeupforever.com/int/en-int/make-up/face/foundat...
Its long-lasting and water-resistant formula is also suited to the body.

rachelha
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:43
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 8
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Philippe Etienne: quite common in cosmetics blurb
5 mins
  -> Thank you.
agree  philgoddard
6 mins
  -> Thank you.
agree  Lorraine Dubuc
39 mins
  -> Thank you.
agree  B D Finch
2 hrs
  -> Thank you.
agree  GILLES MEUNIER
2 hrs
  -> Thank you.
agree  Nikki Scott-Despaigne
4 hrs
  -> Thank you.
agree  Julie90000
3 days 13 mins
  -> Thank you.
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
"24-hour"


Explanation:
https://www.google.co.uk/#q="24 hour make-up"

Another alternative.

Conor McAuley
France
Local time: 16:43
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
durable


Explanation:
Claire creates wearable, durable makeup for real women.
http://www.freeindex.co.uk/profile(makeup-by-claire)_177188....

Orit uses especially durable makeup products that can overcome tears, (!!)
http://www.ov-makeup.co.il/index.php?page=abouteng

Helps optimize eye makeup Ensures more durable makeup wear
http://www.amazon.co.uk/BareMinerals-Prime-Eyelid-Primer-528...

Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Local time: 16:43
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 16
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