Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
ailettes (MP3 player)
English translation:
flanges/flange tips
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Sarah Bessioud
Feb 10, 2012 19:33
12 yrs ago
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French term
ailettes (MP3 player)
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CONTEXT:
"Les ailettes sont souples et facile à régler."
In reference to an underwater MP3 player. Does it mean that this device has fins or am I misinterpreting it? TIA.
"Les ailettes sont souples et facile à régler."
In reference to an underwater MP3 player. Does it mean that this device has fins or am I misinterpreting it? TIA.
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| 4 +2 | flanges/flange tips |
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Feb 12, 2012 11:40: Sarah Bessioud Created KOG entry
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flanges/flange tips
Without further context I would imagine that these are the flanges inside the earpieces, which increase the seal when underwater.
This is quite a clear picture:
http://www.laboitenoiredumusicien.com/SHURE/ECOUTEURS/ACCESS...
http://waterproofmp3playe.blogspot.com/2011/03/speedo-aquabe...
In addition, the headphones also comes with three variety of sizes of interchangeable triple flange rubberized earpieces that can be use for secure and tailored fit.
This is quite a clear picture:
http://www.laboitenoiredumusicien.com/SHURE/ECOUTEURS/ACCESS...
http://waterproofmp3playe.blogspot.com/2011/03/speedo-aquabe...
In addition, the headphones also comes with three variety of sizes of interchangeable triple flange rubberized earpieces that can be use for secure and tailored fit.
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Yvonne Gallagher
: looks likely!
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Thanks gallagy2
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kashew
: Flange seems logical - but the qualifying "adjustable (facile à régler)" doesn't quite fit the image of ther plugs in your first ref. // Yes, easy to fit snug seems the idea - it does say "souples".
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Thanks kashew. I think it is more "régler" in the sense of "fitting in the ears" in this instance.
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