Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
la bonne attitude est dans la mesure
English translation:
it's best to err on the side of caution
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la bonne attitude est dans la mesure
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Cosmetics, Beauty
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Proposed translations
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| 4 +2 | it's best to err on the side of caution |
CMJ_Trans (X)
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| 4 | Being reasonable |
Ghyslaine LE NAGARD
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| 3 +1 | the rule of thumb is moderation |
Jennifer Gal
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| 3 +1 | the proper approach is moderation |
Tony M
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Proposed translations
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34 mins
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it's best to err on the side of caution
.....to do things in moderation
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Ghyslaine LE NAGARD
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Being reasonable
meaning that you have to take into account the various factors, sun intensity, exposure, sun screen rating etc... and being reasonable according to all the factors.
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2 mins
the rule of thumb is moderation
It's not literal, but I do believe this captures the meaning of the phrase.
What do others think?
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Note added at 11 perc (2006-07-23 21:04:34 GMT)
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Alternate: "The best approach is moderation".
What do others think?
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Note added at 11 perc (2006-07-23 21:04:34 GMT)
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Alternate: "The best approach is moderation".
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Ingeborg Gowans (X)
: I like: the best approach , as far as sun exposure is concerned
8 mins
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| neutral |
Tony M
: I don't think 'rule of thumb' works at all well in a 'beauty' context (DIY, maybe!)
30 mins
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+1
35 mins
the proper approach is moderation
I feel that 'bonne' here has more the sense of 'right' than 'good' (as in 'la bonne réponse')
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