Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

pieds dépose-minute

English translation:

foot studs

Added to glossary by TesCor -
Jun 16, 2004 00:05
19 yrs ago
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French term

pieds dépose-minute

French to English Marketing Retail
Solides roulettes et pieds dépose-minute. This is describing a travel trolley (suitcase with two wheels at the back and feet at the front and with pull-out handle)
Proposed translations (English)
4 +5 foot studs

Proposed translations

+5
6 mins
French term (edited): pieds d�pose-minute
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foot studs

From what I can tell, these appear to be called foot studs...

"Upright ® cases and Mobile office cases have an integrated "stud & wheel housing" system (patent pending), which protects the corners."
http://www.firstluggagedirect.com/index.php?ecom_siteid=92&p...

"Whether you're off on a business trip or a family holiday, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your baggage will survive its handling. Towing handles, wheels and foot studs are the commonest casualties of the baggage carousel, according to British Airways and luggage maker Antler."
http://shopping.guardian.co.uk/travel/story/0,1586,727279,00...

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Note added at 10 mins (2004-06-16 00:16:13 GMT)
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\"A lightweight, expanding trolleycase that blends classic and contemporary designs.
Made from a super-tough woven polyester that is designed to resist tearing; extra protection is provided by a strong steel frame, corner buffers, a scuff guard on the base and foot studs to protect the side panel.\"
http://www.looksluggage.com/product_info.php/products_id/263
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