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Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

rituels du bain

English translation:

the whole bathing experience

Added to glossary by MoiraB
Dec 19, 2011 07:55
12 yrs ago
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French term

rituels du bain

French to English Other Advertising / Public Relations description of hotel bathroom
This is an article in a 5-star hotel's guest magazine about one of the top suites, specifically about the bathroom (which sounds heavenly!).

Véritable pièce à vivre, la salle de bain offre la plénitude d’une trop rare sensation de bien- être. Du système de chromothérapie jouant avec les sept couleurs de l’arc-en-ciel, au hammam et au jacuzzi, tout y contribue. Les produits de soin Hermès et des **rituels du bain** apportent la touche ultime de perfection pour le meilleur du corps et de l’esprit.

OK, bathing rituals but it definitely sounds a bit odd in the context. Any alternative suggestions - or ideas about what they might be getting at here?
Proposed translations (English)
5 +4 bath/bathing experience
4 Bathroom rituals / routines
3 bath/bathing products
3 water-cleansing rituals

Discussion

philgoddard Dec 19, 2011:
I don't think it has anything to do with products.
ormiston Dec 19, 2011:
are they more than just toiletries? perhaps unbranded accessories ?
polyglot45 Dec 19, 2011:
you could talk about bathtime rituals (those little...)
Sandra Mouton Dec 19, 2011:
"produits de soin" vs. "produits de bain" I think they want to make the distinction here between "produits de soin" for example facial care ("anti-age radiance pro-serum" or something like that) and just "produits de bain", such as complimentary shower gel. From the place of "Hermès" in the sentence, I understand that only "produits de soin" are by this brand whereas the "rituels du bain" are from brand(s) unknown.
Hope this helps a bit.

Proposed translations

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bath/bathing experience

'Les rituels du bain' is quite common and refers to the experience.



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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-12-19 10:04:09 GMT)
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There are numerous examples on the net of 'bath experience'

Here's one :

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/726518/list/Guest-Picks--The-...

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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-12-19 10:24:41 GMT)
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you could also say 'bathroom experience'...i have heard this as well.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-12-19 10:25:33 GMT)
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this is obviously more of an American expression though (bathroom experience)
Peer comment(s):
agree philgoddard : I think bath and bathroom are a bit too prosaic, but bathing works well. Perhaps you could say "the whole bathing experience".
6 hrs
agree Timothy Rake
7 hrs
agree Verginia Ophof
7 hrs
agree Julie Barber : I think it just means having a bath! but this is a nice option for advertising
9 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "I think 'experience' hits the right note here and my first thought was 'the whole bathing experience', as Phil then suggested. Thanks, everyone!"
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bath/bathing products

http://www.abahna.co.uk/

Bath Time Bliss - wonderfully indulgent luxury bath products and ...
At Bath Time Bliss we love bath time. Our aim is to offer you the most wonderfully
indulgent bath products we can find.

www.bathtimebliss.co.uk/
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Bathroom rituals / routines

I have come across this expression a lot recently in terms of bathroom products and I don't think it sounds odd in the context due to the common usage of this term. Even for those who haven't heard the expression, I think it comes across just as well in English as it does in French and as somebody who loves my luxury bathroom routines/rituals, it would sell to me.



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Note added at 3 hrs (2011-12-19 11:11:43 GMT)
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As can be seen in example sentences, 'bathing' is still commonly used in this context.
Example sentence:

"Bathing rituals... we spoil your body with natural herbal Alpine Products..."

"Turn your usual bathing routine into an unforgettable home spa experience with these simple steps:..."

Reference:

http://www.rotflueh.com/en/content/10066/bathing_rituals.aspx

http://www.fashioncentral.pk/beauty-style/home-spa/story-414-indulge-home-spa-experience-in-daily-bathing-routine/

Peer comment(s):
neutral philgoddard : Bathroom rituals and routines makes me think of things like flossing your teeth.
6 hrs
I appreciate that, but if you read glossy women's magazines bathroom rituals and routines have quite a different connotation - a lot more luxurious, exotic and feminine. Just making an interesting point, not knocking your right to remain neutral.
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water-cleansing rituals

Seems to exist...

Reference:

http://www.fivestaralliance.com/insider/Singapore/691

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