Glossary entry (derived from question below)
français term or phrase:
douche américaine
anglais translation:
circular / circulatory shower
Added to glossary by
Allan Jeffs
Aug 2, 2004 22:00
19 yrs ago
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français term
douche américaine
français vers anglais
Autre
Cosmétiques / produits de beauté
spa treatments
This is in the context of spa treatments.
"...2 douches américaines, 2 bains hydromassants aux huiles essentielles, 1 bain bouillonnant aux huiles essentielles..."
"...2 douches américaines, 2 bains hydromassants aux huiles essentielles, 1 bain bouillonnant aux huiles essentielles..."
Proposed translations
(anglais)
| 5 +1 | circular / circulatory shower |
Allan Jeffs
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| 3 +4 | multi-jet shower |
Susana Galilea
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| 5 +1 | American Shower |
Maria Luisa Duarte
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| 5 | scott shower |
Brigith Guimarães
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Proposed translations
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16 minutes
français term (edited):
douche am�ricaine
Selected
circular / circulatory shower
DOUCHE CIRCULAIRE OU MANTEAU
(syn Douche americaine). Plusieurs embouts arrosoir sont disposés autour du patient. Effets directs cutanés et effets plus profonds sur certains organes (reins, foie...). Utilisé dans les cures métaboliques, rhumato et dans le forfait ligne.
... Spa center - A complete and personalized thermal treatment that provides ... thermal swimming
pool, thermal sauna, Scottish shower, circular shower, parafangos and ...
www.magma-cat.com/ang/paquets.html
... massage with Dead Sea salts 3rd day: Spa Fitness Circuit Scottish or circular shower
Aromatherapy massage. ... Treatment throughout the week (morning and afternoon ...
www.la-perla.net/Ingles/tarifasC.htm
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Note added at 18 mins (2004-08-02 22:19:16 GMT)
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... depending on personal preference) and “deluxe” treatment on alternate ... UNDERWATER
SHOWER £18.00 PRESSURISED SHOWER £15.00 CIRCULAR SHOWER £15.00 UNDER ...
www.5-spa.com/mnspaprices.shtml
... and beauty, massages, oriental therapies, holistic beauty treatment, biological medicine ... Kneipp
shower, local baths, seawater gym, circular shower, cervical and ...
www.hvsl.es/CAzahar/Cazah006.htm
... Acupuncture, massage, electrosleep, and various types of physical treatment methods
(coniferous, sea-water and “pearl” baths, circular shower, etc.) are ...
www.mentalhealth.ru/en/structure.html
(syn Douche americaine). Plusieurs embouts arrosoir sont disposés autour du patient. Effets directs cutanés et effets plus profonds sur certains organes (reins, foie...). Utilisé dans les cures métaboliques, rhumato et dans le forfait ligne.
... Spa center - A complete and personalized thermal treatment that provides ... thermal swimming
pool, thermal sauna, Scottish shower, circular shower, parafangos and ...
www.magma-cat.com/ang/paquets.html
... massage with Dead Sea salts 3rd day: Spa Fitness Circuit Scottish or circular shower
Aromatherapy massage. ... Treatment throughout the week (morning and afternoon ...
www.la-perla.net/Ingles/tarifasC.htm
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Note added at 18 mins (2004-08-02 22:19:16 GMT)
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... depending on personal preference) and “deluxe” treatment on alternate ... UNDERWATER
SHOWER £18.00 PRESSURISED SHOWER £15.00 CIRCULAR SHOWER £15.00 UNDER ...
www.5-spa.com/mnspaprices.shtml
... and beauty, massages, oriental therapies, holistic beauty treatment, biological medicine ... Kneipp
shower, local baths, seawater gym, circular shower, cervical and ...
www.hvsl.es/CAzahar/Cazah006.htm
... Acupuncture, massage, electrosleep, and various types of physical treatment methods
(coniferous, sea-water and “pearl” baths, circular shower, etc.) are ...
www.mentalhealth.ru/en/structure.html
Peer comment(s):
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Brigith Guimarães
: Noop, circular shower is quite another thing, as is underwater. I usually go under this kind of treatments and they are quite different. But you've got a point above = it's Scottish Shower
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Brigith, I am certain "douche américaine" is "circular shower" in English. Have you read my research. It is conclusive. A Scottish shower is NOT the same thing. A circular shower is not underwater! Read my third reference: underwater shower £18,....circu
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bieseb
: I think that I would opt for a circular rotating jet shower...just an idea
20 heures
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Thanks Emily : )
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "You convinced me, thanks"
+1
10 minutes
Maria Luisa Duarte
Espagne
Espagne
Native in anglais
Espagne
Professional, Reliable & Committed
Native in: anglais 
, portugais
Works in: anglais vers portugais, français vers espagnol, portugais vers espagnol, and 7 more.
français term (edited):
douche am�ricaine
American Shower
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... Are you looking for American Shower & Bath Fixtures? Congratulations! ... Click here
to see the best online merchants for American Shower & Bath Fixtures. ...
www.shopspeople.com/home-garden/ American-Shower---Bath-Fixtures
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to see the best online merchants for American Shower & Bath Fixtures. ...
www.shopspeople.com/home-garden/ American-Shower---Bath-Fixtures
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
PB Trans
: This site translated it as "American shower": http://www.thermes-contrexeville.com/english/soins/index.htm and http://www.thermes-contrexeville.com/francais/soins/
1 jour 15 heures
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+4
8 minutes
Susana Galilea
États-Unis
États-Unis
Works in field
États-Unis
Customized Translation Services ENG>SPA
Native in: espagnol (Variants: US, Latin American, Standard-Spain) 
Works in: anglais vers espagnol, espagnol
Related KudoZ points
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8
français term (edited):
douche am�ricaine
multi-jet shower
Photo might help http://www.villa-beausejour.com/info_soins.html
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Note added at 10 mins (2004-08-02 22:10:27 GMT)
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... Upon entering the spa\'s reception area, I was offered spa sandals on a tray ... Pool (with ah-inspiring alternating hydrotherapy body jets) and a multi-jet shower. ...
www.ivillage.co.uk/travel/uktravel/ london/articles/0,,590852_595568-2,00.html - 54k - Cached - Similar pages
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Note added at 10 mins (2004-08-02 22:10:27 GMT)
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... Upon entering the spa\'s reception area, I was offered spa sandals on a tray ... Pool (with ah-inspiring alternating hydrotherapy body jets) and a multi-jet shower. ...
www.ivillage.co.uk/travel/uktravel/ london/articles/0,,590852_595568-2,00.html - 54k - Cached - Similar pages
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Brigith Guimarães
0 minute
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| agree |
roneill
31 minutes
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| agree |
Vicky Papaprodromou
1 heure
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| agree |
Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
: YES
2 heures
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| neutral |
Allan Jeffs
: A 'multi-jet shower' does not necessarily mean you are surrounded or encircled by jets. See synonym for "douche américaine".
8 heures
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10 minutes
Brigith Guimarães
Portugal
Portugal
Works in field
Portugal
Without hardwork, nothing but weeds grow
Native in: portugais (Variant: European/Portugal)
Works in: anglais vers portugais, portugais vers anglais, français vers portugais, and 3 more.
scott shower
also known in Portugal by this name "Duche Escocês
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Allan Jeffs
: Apparently this is different. I also found Scottish & Irish shower. See my references.
8 heures
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Scottish shower, then - tx, Allan. I translated it freely
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