May 6, 2009 15:26
15 yrs ago
French term
fougue
French to English
Marketing
Advertising / Public Relations
Perfumes
Hi
This describes fig as an ingredient in a perfume:
"La figue verte à la fougue doucement lactée."
It's a short-notice job and my brain has pulled down the shutters on this one!
As always, many thanks for your help.
This describes fig as an ingredient in a perfume:
"La figue verte à la fougue doucement lactée."
It's a short-notice job and my brain has pulled down the shutters on this one!
As always, many thanks for your help.
Proposed translations
(English)
Change log
May 6, 2009 19:32: Stéphanie Soudais changed "Field (specific)" from "Cosmetics, Beauty" to "Advertising / Public Relations"
Proposed translations
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burst
Depending on what comes before, could you possibly change this around to get the idea of "fougue" across with a verb? "Burst" came to mind for me, which is often used in fragrance descriptions, and depicts the idea of fiery ardour.
Perhaps something like "with the milky/creamy burst of fragrant green fig", similar to the example below.
fragrance descriptions
Coconut Cardamon Custard -This fragrance is dominated by a burst of true creamy Coconut over a rich syrup base. Vanilla and Tonka Bean provide depth, ...
www.gobareskincare.com/page/page/5319405.htm
Perhaps something like "with the milky/creamy burst of fragrant green fig", similar to the example below.
fragrance descriptions
Coconut Cardamon Custard -This fragrance is dominated by a burst of true creamy Coconut over a rich syrup base. Vanilla and Tonka Bean provide depth, ...
www.gobareskincare.com/page/page/5319405.htm
Peer comment(s):
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Kathryn Sanderson
1 hr
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thanks Kathryn
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Frederic Lievre
: That would fit pretty good
1 hr
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thsnkd Frederic
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Emma Paulay
: Maybe "impetuous burst"?
12 hrs
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thanks Emma
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you for all your ideas and inspiration. There are many I could choose and my favourite is Foodie's "milky burst." Thanks again!"
24 mins
ardor/ardour
ardor(Am)/ ardour(brit)
33 mins
Frederic Lievre
Ireland
Ireland
Native in French
&
English
Ireland
Ireland To You
Native in: English 
, French
Works in: English to French, French to English
Fragrance
I know it sound strange but it's the only thing I see there...
Peer comment(s):
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bowse123 (X)
: indeed it sounds strange..
15 mins
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+3
16 mins
Monique McColgan
Native in French
&
English
Accurate, reliable and professional
Native in: French 
, English
Works in: English to French, French to English
passion/ardour/jeunesse/fire
anyone of these words can be used.
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Note added at 49 mins (2009-05-06 16:16:33 GMT)
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I feel that creativity was intended in this case. Please look-up the "discussion" section.
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Note added at 49 mins (2009-05-06 16:16:33 GMT)
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I feel that creativity was intended in this case. Please look-up the "discussion" section.
Note from asker:
| Thank you |
Peer comment(s):
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Frederic Lievre
: Hm... Don't think it really goes with the context. Though of it but it clashes with "Doucement Lactee" part...
4 mins
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Jean-Louis S.
3 hrs
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thank you Jlsjr
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Jeanette Phillips
: I think "passion" is a good word
4 hrs
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Thank you Jeanette
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Susan Nicholls
: I like "fire" because of the alliteration fig-fire (surely the sound motivates "fougue") but not keen on "passion" (passionfruit)
4 hrs
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Thanks Susan
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2 hrs
Transitwrite
France
France
Native in English
Works in field
France
Une traductrice fiable et experte
Native in: English (Variant: UK)
Works in: French to English, English
fiery
See this link for dozens of adjectives and see the Premier Fig range which is also milky etc....
http://www.beautycafe.com/lartisan_parfumeur.htm
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Note added at 3 hrs (2009-05-06 18:36:46 GMT)
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NO After all I don't like my suggestion! I would rather suggest DARING
http://www.beautycafe.com/lartisan_parfumeur.htm
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Note added at 3 hrs (2009-05-06 18:36:46 GMT)
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NO After all I don't like my suggestion! I would rather suggest DARING
+1
5 hrs
Susan Nicholls
Native in English
Works in field
Meticulous attention to detail
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, Catalan to English
a few wild thoughts
Just a few wild thoughts on this one:
What is the main reference of "fougue"?
Is it passion = sex?
ecstatic milky sweetness, etc
Is it the "fougue" of youth?
the folly of fig with its sweet milky scent, etc
Is it fiery impulsiveness?
tempestuous
impulsive
headstrong...
Figs actually smell voluptuous, fresh, sweet and slightly musty... where is the "fougue" in that? The sweet milky zing of fig?
Hope this isn't too much of a time-waster.
What is the main reference of "fougue"?
Is it passion = sex?
ecstatic milky sweetness, etc
Is it the "fougue" of youth?
the folly of fig with its sweet milky scent, etc
Is it fiery impulsiveness?
tempestuous
impulsive
headstrong...
Figs actually smell voluptuous, fresh, sweet and slightly musty... where is the "fougue" in that? The sweet milky zing of fig?
Hope this isn't too much of a time-waster.
Peer comment(s):
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French Foodie
: Not a timewaster at all - good brainstorming!
10 hrs
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Thank you FF
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16 hrs
flare
Green fig, with its flare of milky smoothness...
Discussion
fougue= ardour
milky softness=femininity