Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

ou non

English translation:

or otherwise

Added to glossary by Jana Cole (X)
Feb 1, 2006 03:06
18 yrs ago
French term

ou non

Non-PRO French to English Other Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
des lignes complètes de petite maroquinerie complémentaires ou non aux lignes basiques.

"ou non" has me completely confused

Proposed translations

+7
16 mins
Selected

or otherwise

comnplementary or otherwise

meaning that those accessories can serve to complement a basic line or stand on their own
Peer comment(s):

agree David Hollywood
1 hr
agree Claire Chapman : Small leather goods that are supplemental or stand alone to the basic lines (which are not made up of small leather goods).
1 hr
agree Erik Macki
2 hrs
agree Leanne Evans
3 hrs
agree Sylvia Smith
4 hrs
agree Kathryn Strachecky
4 hrs
agree Suzanne Kirk (X)
14 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
+3
1 hr

complete lines of small complementary (accessories) or basic leather goods.

That is what I understand it to mean
Peer comment(s):

agree Gayle Wallimann
1 hr
agree Leanne Evans
2 hrs
agree Enza Longo
7 hrs
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6 hrs

Complete lines of small leathergoods, some of which coordinate with the basic lines.

Alternatively "... including coordinates with the basic lines"
You may prefer "accessories" to "small leathergoods".
"Basic lines" could be "bag lines" depending on your text.

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