Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
zeste libertin
English translation:
libertine-style
Added to glossary by
pooja_chic
Mar 19, 2013 10:38
11 yrs ago
French term
Translation is depth of the passion
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English, English to French, Portuguese to English
zeste libertin
French to English
Other
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Clothing
Bustier en velours brodé
Plongeant ou sage ? Un zeste libertin, le bustier troque ses lacets contre une fermeture zippée ajustable à l'envi. Coupe cintrée en velours brodé et coutures apparentes esprit corset.
Plongeant ou sage ? Un zeste libertin, le bustier troque ses lacets contre une fermeture zippée ajustable à l'envi. Coupe cintrée en velours brodé et coutures apparentes esprit corset.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | libertine-style |
Nikki Scott-Despaigne
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| 4 +3 | with a hint of sensuality |
Jane F
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| 3 +3 | slightly racy |
Catharine Cellier-Smart
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| 4 +1 | slightly naughty |
Muriel Garcia
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| 4 +1 | hinting at libertinage |
Daryo
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Proposed translations
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6 hrs
Nikki Scott-Despaigne
Native in English
Psychologist, Court-certified legal
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English
Related KudoZ points
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48
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libertine-style
Setting aside the connotations the term has today, and any ideas of L'Histoire d'Ô, think back to the origins of libertinisme : http://www.doctissimo.fr/html/sexualite/dossiers/libertinage...
The term, in context, is describing a particular style, a laced/lace-up bustier typically, or other underwear for that matter : http://www.antiflirt.com/fr/lingerie/433-boxer-lace-devant.h...
I reckon sticking close to the original term would be quite appropriate here.
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I mean, it can be quite libertine in style and not necessarily that sexy or sensual. Hey, Mary Poppins had lace up boots!
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lace-up
The term, in context, is describing a particular style, a laced/lace-up bustier typically, or other underwear for that matter : http://www.antiflirt.com/fr/lingerie/433-boxer-lace-devant.h...
I reckon sticking close to the original term would be quite appropriate here.
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I mean, it can be quite libertine in style and not necessarily that sexy or sensual. Hey, Mary Poppins had lace up boots!
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lace-up
2 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you"
+3
6 mins
Catharine Cellier-Smart
Reunion
Reunion
Native in English
Reunion
The Smart Solution
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: French to English, Creoles & Pidgins (French-based Other) to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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24
slightly racy
could we one way of translating this
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'be' not 'we'!
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Note added at 6 mins (2013-03-19 10:45:01 GMT)
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'be' not 'we'!
Peer comment(s):
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Francis Marche
: très joli.
57 mins
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merci Francis
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| agree |
Karen Vincent-Jones (X)
1 hr
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thank you Karen
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| agree |
Jessica Noyes
: or, "a touch racy"
1 hr
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yes, that could be a possibility too.
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Jane F
: doesn't make the garment sound very appealing! I think this is from marketing material and needs something a bit more persuasive
1 hr
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I feel my suggestion keeps the same tone as the French, but yes there are plenty of possibilities.
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Jane Proctor (X)
: Sorry, have to agree with Jane F. 'Racy' is a term my mum would use (and I'm no spring chicken!)
7 hrs
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I don't think "libertin" is much more modern in French ...
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emiledgar
: Nothing wrong with racy. and @Jane P, disagree should be reserved to point out actual wrong translations, not for a difference of opinion on the modernity of the word, that is more of a "neutral"
23 hrs
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Thank you - I know I don't currently live in the UK but I didn't think the use of 'racy' had changed that much either!
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B D Finch
: I too find "racy" a bit Lord Peter Whimsey.
23 hrs
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+3
25 mins
with a hint of sensuality
my suggestion
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another suggestion;
'subtly sensual'
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another suggestion;
'subtly sensual'
Peer comment(s):
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katsy
2 hrs
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thanks katsy!
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| agree |
Jane Proctor (X)
7 hrs
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thanks Jane!
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David Goward
: Although a very big hint if the zip's pulled down ;-)
2 days 7 hrs
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That's up to the wearer to decide!
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+1
1 hr
Muriel Garcia
Native in French
Specializes in field
Strong knowledge of charity sector
Native in: French
Works in: English to French, Spanish to French
+1
1 day 5 hrs
hinting at libertinage
"Un zeste libertin, le bustier troque ses lacets contre..."
"Hinting at libertinage, .....
Leaving to the context to clarify what kind of "free-thinking" is involved..
"Hinting at libertinage, .....
Leaving to the context to clarify what kind of "free-thinking" is involved..
Peer comment(s):
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Jane Proctor (X)
: at the risk of going overboard on my allocation of agrees.. already had my knuckles rapped for inappropriate use of a disagree above.. living dangerously today..
17 hrs
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indulging in a hint of danger today? Thanks!
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