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10:17 Oct 9, 2017 |
French to English translations [PRO] Science - Cosmetics, Beauty / A study about the cosmetic properties & uses of lecithin | |||||||
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This matter, which nature has included in its emulsions or in the composition of the cells membrane Explanation: This matter, which nature has included in its emulsions or in the composition of the cells membrane in all living organisms , offers an unlimited number of possible applications while having the added bonuses of a marketing image rooted in nature, its perfect innocuity and physiological properties. Here, in the same way "s'est doté" is used with country names or various corporate entities (inanimate subjects) as it would be used with a person, (see discussion) it simply means the subject has given itself the advantages of something... (as opposed to being given said advantages by another entity or by a person).... Example sentence(s):
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This substance, which in nature has been developed for its emulsions and to serve as a component ... Explanation: This substance, which in nature has been developed for its emulsions and to serve as a component of cell membranes of all living organisms, offers innumerable possibilities due to its capacity to promote a natural appearance, and due to its perfect nontoxicity and its physiological properties. (A certain amount of conversion to idiomatic scientific English is required here. For example, it would be misleading to translate "dont la nature s’est dotée" as "which in nature has become adapted" or "which by nature has become developed".) (Incidentally, "vectorisation" means delivery of an active ingredient in the cell.) |
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This substance is nature's way to create emulsifying blends... Explanation: Hello, I wouldn't be so literal here. The idea is, is that nature has provided itself with this substance to create emulsifying blends. I hope this helps. Take care. |
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This substance, which nature exploits to create emulsions and... Explanation: This substance, which nature exploits to create emulsions and the cell membranes of all living organisms, has countless potential applications and the advantages of a natural image, complete nontoxicity, and optimal physiological properties. This is a marketing text, so some liberty can hopefully be taken to translate the poetic French. |
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this naturally occuring ingredient... Explanation: here you are! -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day3 hrs (2017-10-10 13:52:12 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- or existing... ah, we are all 'textually obsessed'...! |
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