Smiff Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I speak good French but do not, as yet, have a dictionary of building terms. Does anyone know what "herisson" means in relation to floors (I know it normally means 'hedgehog' but I don't think they would make a very good base for a floor !!)Also, "film polyane" and "une allege". Any ideas gratefully received. Does anyone know, in addition, whether soakaways are used widely in France and, if so, what they are in French.Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulcognac Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Hi SmiffThere is a website you should take a look at that translates technical terms from french to english - I have found it really useful. I put in herisson and it is granular infil or compacted fill under a slab or something called Telford base!!http://w3.granddictionnaire.com/btml/fra/r_motclef/index800_1.aspDidn't try your other queries - you can have the fun of doing that yourself. It is the sort of site that can take up a lot of your time once you get into it - there is always just one more word or phrase to check out!!CheersPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysfloss Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 i assume that you are talking about floors, if so herisson is the hardcore that you put under a solid floor,film polyane is a plastic membrane and an allege is the height of something from finished floor level ie a window cill.Look out for a book called Lexique du batiment et travaux publique published by foucher isbn2 216 03486 X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesmith Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Hello SmiffI think "allege" is some kind of skirting or apron around a door or window. I don't know what "film polyane" is but I would guess it's some kind of plasticy/synthetic film.Hope that helps. Good luck with the hedgehog flooring! CheersJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysfloss Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 hi again try this site www.castorama.fr click on conseils then the ruberique le lexique then look up the word you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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