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un rendu

English translation: Look/feel

00:10 Dec 16, 2015
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Architecture / masonry
French term or phrase: un rendu
I wonder if anyone has some good ideas for what "rendu" might mean in this context:

"Les briques naturelles sont idéales pour un rendu chaleureux et authentique."

None of the usual definitions seem to fit here. I'm leaning towards "feel" or "atmosphere." Thanks in advance for your help!

The source dialect is Québécois French, to be more specific. It's in an advertisement for decorative brick walls.
scott-t-daley
Canada
Local time: 16:31
English translation:Look/feel
Explanation:
Parallel corpora on linger used in a variety of contexts combined with naturalness in English. .
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jssnowden
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:31
Grading comment
Thanks! This is the term ("feel") I wound up using. It seemed to make the most sense. "Effect" was also a great suggestion and I might use that if I come across the word in the future if it feels right.
2 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +5effect
B D Finch
3 +3finish
James Peel
5 +1Look/feel
jssnowden
4appearance
kashew
3 -2cosiness, snugness
Johannes Gleim


Discussion entries: 2





  

Answers


8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
finish


Explanation:
"...for a warm and authentic finish" - just a suggestion.

James Peel
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:31
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: This is a good answer. A main reason I didn't choose it is just because the word "finish" had come up a fair bit already in the document and I wanted to avoid repetition. But it definitely could have worked. Thanks!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  jssnowden
1 hr
agree  philgoddard: You were first, though most of the other answers are OK too.
10 hrs
agree  acetran
3 days 3 hrs
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10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Look/feel


Explanation:
Parallel corpora on linger used in a variety of contexts combined with naturalness in English. .


    Reference: http://www.linguee.com
jssnowden
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:31
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 2
Grading comment
Thanks! This is the term ("feel") I wound up using. It seemed to make the most sense. "Effect" was also a great suggestion and I might use that if I come across the word in the future if it feels right.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Daryo: CL5 is a bit optimistic + Linguee is mostly useless but accidents do happen - this is also an option
5 hrs
  -> I never guess a response. I research my answers, but this was the best context example that should have been posted. 'Un rendu' can be translated as a rendering (la Rousse Dictionary) which can be synonymous with look/feel.
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11 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
appearance


Explanation:
*

kashew
France
Local time: 01:31
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 99
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14 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
effect


Explanation:
Another option.

https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/category/natural-terracotta... very nature of the material means you can instantly warm your home up, creating a welcoming and cosy effect, whatever the room.

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Note added at 14 hrs (2015-12-16 15:05:33 GMT)
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https://montanoslandscaping.wordpress.com/.../landscaping_na... Aug 2012 - Landscape Lighting Creates a Warm and Welcoming Effect!

www.eplans.com/house-plans/epl/hwepl07773.htmlEplans House Plan: A covered front porch coupled with the stone and brick exterior provides warmth and a welcoming effect to this delightful home

B D Finch
France
Local time: 01:31
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 163
Notes to answerer
Asker: This is a good one too and just about as good as "feel," which I wound up using. I will definitely keep it in mind for a translation of "rendu" in the future.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Daryo
46 mins
  -> Thanks Daryo
agree  jssnowden
1 hr
  -> Thanks
agree  ormiston
3 hrs
  -> Thanks
agree  Kim Metzger
7 hrs
  -> Thanks Kim
agree  Tony M: Good solution, and ties in with other uses of 'rendu' I've encountered in different contexts.
18 hrs
  -> Thanks Tony
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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): -2
cosiness, snugness


Explanation:
would be my approach.

coziness, snugness
comfort, comfortableness - a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain; "he is a man who enjoys his comfort"; "she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair"
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cosiness


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Note added at 16 hrs (2015-12-16 16:49:46 GMT)
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I would translate "Les briques naturelles sont idéales pour un rendu chaleureux et authentique" by "the natural and authentic bricks will provide/offer you a cozy and snuggly welcome/home", "the natural and authentic bricks will render/create coziness and snugness", or similar.
The paraphrasing is now up to you. I would be glad if I could contribute ideas.

Johannes Gleim
Local time: 01:31
Works in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 8
Notes to answerer
Asker: In the context of the whole phrase, "cosy" isn't far off, but specifically for "un rendu," "cosiness" or "snugness" seems both overly specific and a bit awkward. I did however like the idea of "create," although I opted for the similar "generating." (The natural bricks are ideal for generating a warm and authentic feel.)


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Daryo: a "warm and authentic snugness" ? that doesn't sound right ...
6 hrs
  -> Promotional statements should not stick on literal translations as this wouldn’t sound natural. I never proposed "warm and authentic snugness", but provided some ideas for transforming the "rendu". You may contribute to improvement. Why not?
disagree  ormiston: the asker is looking for natural sounding English
9 hrs
  -> She isn't. She wants a good expression for one term, not for the phrase. I made some proposals for the term as well as for the phrase. You may improve both to sound more naturally or post your own idea, rather than grading only. The asker would thank you.
neutral  B D Finch: Much as I like the idea of a snuggly welcome, snuggling up to bricks seems a bit desperate.
13 hrs
  -> Thank you very much for your comprehension! I'm no fan of bricks at home, either.
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