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bolsillo francés

English translation: slash pocket

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Spanish term or phrase:bolsillo francés
English translation:slash pocket
Entered by: Rachel Fell

08:29 Apr 15, 2015
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Clothing
Spanish term or phrase: bolsillo francés
This is from a spreadsheet so there isn't much context.

Pantalón
Estilo pijama,en azul marino, bolsillo francés y botones dorados
Cordón ajustable en cintura

When I look for images of a bolsillo francés there are some pictures of narrow side pockets on trousers but I'm not sure what the equivalent term is in English. I did find a reference from the Urban dictionary to "French pocket: a pocket which has had the end sliced off to allow the wearer access to his or her genitals..." so I am loathe to use that as a translation now!

Thanks
Lucy Williams
Spain
Local time: 06:31
slash pocket
Explanation:
I think that's what they are called.
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Rachel Fell
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:31
Grading comment
Thanks
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Summary of answers provided
4French pocket
neilmac
3 +1slash pocket
Rachel Fell


  

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French pocket


Explanation:
Also handy for shoplifting...

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http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=349923

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Note added at 26 mins (2015-04-15 08:56:01 GMT)
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http://www.meyer-hosen.com/en/jeans-for-men-made-of-elastic-...

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There are several examples of its normal use (i.e. not the "Urban Dictionary" adolescent jokesite nonsense) to be found on Google:
"Tube skirt with side slits and French pockets. Contrast fabric waistband, invisible zipper on the back centre, and below the knee length."


neilmac
Spain
Local time: 06:31
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 67
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
slash pocket


Explanation:
I think that's what they are called.

Rachel Fell
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:31
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 34
Grading comment
Thanks

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Charles Davis: So do I. (I think it's called francés because it has a French seam.)
1 hr
  -> Thank you Charles - yes, could be :-)
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