Mar 21, 2007 12:29
17 yrs ago
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French term
United Kingdom
BA(Hons), Dip Trans IOL, MCIL London
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, English
maroufler
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Construction / Civil Engineering
Concrete reinforcement
Au droit des points singuliers à traiter, maroufler l’armature dans la première couche de revêtement encore fraîche. Lépaisseur du revêtement doit être suffisante pour enrober l’armature.
There is one glossary entry mentioning this term, but it does not help. There is also a wealth of reference to the term on google (simply google 'maroufler' and you'll see) but I still can't decide upon the right translation for my particular context. I am translating information about a product for reinforcing concrete, entitled:
'Armatures pour renforcement de revêtements souples'.
These 'armatures' are apparently made of non-woven polyester, which, as far as I understand it from the description, are inserted into the concrete before it dries.
The above French text is (clearly) part of the instructions for use of these products. Is it, I wonder, the French using a fancy verb which is not entirely necessary... or does it have some special, relevant meaning here? Has anyone come across the term much before (I know it can mean 'backing' in some contexts)...
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
There is one glossary entry mentioning this term, but it does not help. There is also a wealth of reference to the term on google (simply google 'maroufler' and you'll see) but I still can't decide upon the right translation for my particular context. I am translating information about a product for reinforcing concrete, entitled:
'Armatures pour renforcement de revêtements souples'.
These 'armatures' are apparently made of non-woven polyester, which, as far as I understand it from the description, are inserted into the concrete before it dries.
The above French text is (clearly) part of the instructions for use of these products. Is it, I wonder, the French using a fancy verb which is not entirely necessary... or does it have some special, relevant meaning here? Has anyone come across the term much before (I know it can mean 'backing' in some contexts)...
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +3 | work xx into |
Bourth (X)
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| 3 | cover/coat |
B D Finch
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| 3 -1 | to mask |
Gayle Wallimann
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| 2 | coat |
cjohnstone
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| 2 -1 | basic meaning of verb "maroufler" = paste or glue (wallpaper) |
CMJ_Trans (X)
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Proposed translations
+3
1 hr
Selected
work xx into
I don't think we use such a specific word in this case, but leave the actual tool/method used to the imagination/experience of the tradesman.
A "rouleau maroufleur" is a toothed roller which presses (works) a material into a coating.
A "rouleau maroufleur" is a toothed roller which presses (works) a material into a coating.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Gayle Wallimann
: Yes, I prefer this to masking. The result of 'working xx into' probably ends up masking something.
2 mins
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| agree |
Vicky Papaprodromou
19 mins
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| agree |
jean-jacques alexandre
: althought the verb " maroufler " is, to my standarts, improperly used here, your translation is the closest, one can come up with
20 mins
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| neutral |
B D Finch
: Did I miss that the concrete is poured first and then the reinforcement pressed/worked into it before it goes off? If so, my answer is wrong.
45 mins
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I'm actually dubious about this being for concrete. More like some pour-on flooring compound ...
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
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19 mins
basic meaning of verb "maroufler" = paste or glue (wallpaper)
as heard on DIY programme on TV recently - perhaps the reinforcement are glued in?
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
nordiste
: see note. It doesn't mean paste or glue.
3 mins
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| disagree |
Gayle Wallimann
: It means to chase the air bubbles while smoothing the wallpaper that has already been pasted/glued.
1 hr
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then I wasn't listening properly - anyway was distracted by young woman throwing all her furniture off the balcony next to mine.....
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22 mins
Gayle Wallimann
Native in English
American in Provence
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English, English to French, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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20
to mask
Mask the reinforcement or brace with the first coat...
page 121 of the link provided gives parrallel translation
page 121 of the link provided gives parrallel translation
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
B D Finch
: The reference you cite seems to be very specific to vehicle repair, where masking is used to keep new coatings off undamaged surfaces.
50 mins
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I agree that the reference is not the same context, but the verb seems to do the same for both contexts. However, I prefer Bourth's answer to mine now that I've seen it.
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1 hr
cover/coat
As we are talking about concrete and not wallpaper, or vehicle bodywork ... . It is not "masking" because that would be to protect the reinforcement from contact with the poured concrete, which would be somewhat counterproductive. The reinforcement is actually being completely covered with the first layer. As I am not altogether familiar with French concrete laying expressions, I did a Google and came up with:
"Pour des zones où il y a un danger réel que le revêtement STERIDEX "D" soit endommagé par des chocs ou des frottements, il y a possibilité de **maroufler** dans le revêtement une série de systèmes de renforcements qui augmentent la solidité et la durabilité du système. Pour de plus amples informations, consultez la fiche technique de Reemat. ... utilisez des rouleaux avec un revêtement synthétique épais (1,8 à 2,5 cm). Un rouleau est également utilisé pour **maroufler** les renforcements."
This last one does seem to be describing priming, however that doesn't seem to fit your context.
"Pour des zones où il y a un danger réel que le revêtement STERIDEX "D" soit endommagé par des chocs ou des frottements, il y a possibilité de **maroufler** dans le revêtement une série de systèmes de renforcements qui augmentent la solidité et la durabilité du système. Pour de plus amples informations, consultez la fiche technique de Reemat. ... utilisez des rouleaux avec un revêtement synthétique épais (1,8 à 2,5 cm). Un rouleau est également utilisé pour **maroufler** les renforcements."
This last one does seem to be describing priming, however that doesn't seem to fit your context.
1 hr
cjohnstone
France
France
Native in French
&
English
France
Experience and feel
Native in: French 
, English (Variant: British)
Works in: English to French, French to English
Related KudoZ points
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24
coat
here seems to be coating to me which does not contradict colleagues' answers, but for lack of better knowledge would stick (if may say so!:)) to coating!
A try to help if possible
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-03-21 14:02:04 GMT)
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could also be coarse coating, that is spread over fairly thick to seal off not just coat over
A try to help if possible
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-03-21 14:02:04 GMT)
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could also be coarse coating, that is spread over fairly thick to seal off not just coat over
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