Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
l’Opening
English translation:
The Opening
French term
United Kingdom
poetically precise prose with... panache
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, English
l’Opening
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The article is supposedly about a fashion house, but most of it deals with the hedonism/ jetsetting/ bohemian lifestyle of Paris in a bygone era
Unfortunately, it consists mainly of a series of headings/captions such as this, with very little actual context. Images are of various jetsetteurs mingling and enjoying themselves (Princess Margaret, Jackie Kennedy...) or at least looking as though they are - with the odd fashion shot thrown in. The next set of images is about parties, beautiful people, glamour (don't know if that helps)...
I'm afraid I have no idea what l'Opening can mean, although doubtless it's a well-known phrase (for some)! I'd be very grateful for suggestions - many thanks!
| 3 +6 | Opening |
Bourth (X)
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| 4 | Céremonie d'ouverture |
angie_2005
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Feb 19, 2010 07:04: Stéphanie Soudais changed "Field" from "Other" to "Marketing" , "Field (specific)" from "Other" to "Advertising / Public Relations"
Non-PRO (2): philgoddard, L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen
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Proposed translations
Opening
What should one wear to a fashion event, OPENING, or show, when you know ... parade and you'll find half the audience kitted out in last season's stock. ...
messenger-news.whereilive.com.au/.../what-to-wear-to-a-fashion-parade-or-event/
meant Leona Edmiston was forced to abandon the outdoor location for the OPENING of Sydney's summer fashion season. ...
www.smh.com.au › Life & Style › Fashion
be special to be invited to a FASHION OPENING one should have the manners ...
www.isaaclikes.com/.../340-children-of-vision-opening-soon....
Sylvia Park Celebrates FASHION OPENING
On Monday morning I faced a dilemma; I had nothing to wear. Well, I had lots of bland, uninteresting outfits, but what could I possibly wear to a FASHION SHOW? I decided to wear stylish jeans, and a nice pink top.
After all, the SHOW celebrating the opening of phase two of Sylvia Park’s fashion stores on the 28th of August 2006, will just be a wee event in a shopping mall, right?
http://www.thread.co.nz/news/2120/15/Sylvia-Park-Celebrates-...
went with Ru's friend Alison, who worked at World of Wonder, to a FASHION OPENING. ..... 12 Lost's final season: the best moments so far ...
www.independent.co.uk › Arts & Entertainment
And of course, as with any FASHION OPENING, the trannies and the tranny chasers were OUT. ...
deuteronomymadrid.blogspot.com/2009_06_01_archive.html
| many thanks Bourth! Perhaps I couldn't see the wood for the trees, and this really is it. I don't get the impression it's a fashion-show opening, but won't rule this out. |
| agree |
philgoddard
: I don't think it's the translator's problem to work out what is being opened.
3 mins
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| agree |
Stephanie Ezrol
7 mins
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| agree |
Travelin Ann
2 hrs
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| agree |
Melissa McMahon
: yes, this sort of franglais is a bit like le happening...
3 hrs
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| agree |
writeaway
: should this be an English monolingual question? don't really undertand the problem....
3 hrs
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| agree |
Evans (X)
10 hrs
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Céremonie d'ouverture
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Note added at 4 heures (2010-02-18 23:29:09 GMT)
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No problem Carol, it was only a suggestion... :)
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Note added at 4 heures (2010-02-18 23:33:53 GMT)
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in French but I am sorry to not have looked at the top of the page that you were looking for an appropriate word in English... :) So sorry! I would have told you right away that it was <<...Opening...>>!
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Note added at 4 heures (2010-02-18 23:34:43 GMT)
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<<Opening>>
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Note added at 4 heures (2010-02-18 23:35:03 GMT)
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Opening
| many thanks Angie - although I was really rather hoping for something in English :) |
Discussion
And there is an Opening -- a fashiow show - for the a designer's new line.
Beginning of the evening or launch of the season... I wonder - they all sound feasible
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