Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

tenon ajouré

English translation:

open hinge

Added to glossary by Kate Larabie
Aug 17, 2008 12:37
15 yrs ago
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French term

tenon ajouré

French to English Marketing Other Optical/glasses
This is a term from some product descriptions of designer glasses. Here is the full sentence:
"Thème se décline en deux versions, une première forme cerclée avec le tenon ajouré et une deuxième forme percée."

The term I am stuck with is 'tenon ajouré'. I understand that tenon can be the same word in English and is a hinge of sorts but I was wondering if this is the correct word to use in the context of glasses? Or is there a more appropriate word for the hinge area of a pair of glasses?

Also, the word 'ajouré' I have always seen in the context of fabrics etc and usually translate as 'openwork' which does not really make sense in this context. The product description does come with an illustration in this document and the hinge area of these glasses is open ie: has two paralel pieces of thin metal going from the rim of the glasses to the main part of the arm with just a gap in between them. Any ideas for a good translation would be much appreciated.

Many thanks!!
Proposed translations (English)
4 open hinge
3 -1 apparent post

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open hinge

"Tenon" for glasses has come up before:
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/french_to_english/other/410354-ten...
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/french_to_english/other/835616-ten...

Also check out « tenon » at :
http://www.perret-optic.ch/lunetterie/lunette-coloration-cha...
http://www.bienvoir.com/news/index.php?val2=40_10
http://www.bienvoir.com/dossiers/dossiers.php?val=706_bugatt...


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"Ajouré" means that something has one or more holes in it.

Amazon.com: XOXO Women's Metal Frame Open Hinge Sunglasses: Apparel. ... 5.0 out of 5 stars love these glasses, May 9, 2008 ...
www.amazon.com/XOXO-Womens-Metal-Frame-Sunglasses/dp/B0013U...
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2 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "This translation matches best with the illustration in the text. Thank you very much for your help!"
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apparent post

GDT / horlogerie :

Tenon = post

Définition :
Petit cylindre métallique chassé ou vissé servant au pivotement d'un organe mobile.

Le domaine horloger, pour ce qui est de la mécanique, se rapproche du domaine de votre texte source.

Je vous suggère de regarder les différents "tenons" qui sont utilisés en horlogerie; il y en a une trentaine et possiblement un qui convient mieux que "post", quoique "post" ne soit pas si mal.
Peer comment(s):

disagree liz askew : I think "post" is unsuitable here as this refers to glasses.
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Reference comments

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Reference:

http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:v02_IGf-eN8J:opticnews....


Modèle VMU55E

Modèle en métal ultraléger avec des tenons ornés de motifs d’inspiration baroque, réalisés en


Model VMU55E

Ultra-light metal model, with lug with Baroque-inspired decorations in micro-fusion. The

metal arm with flex hinge flows into an acetate end piece, in teak, briarwood or birch tones,

that carries the logo under resin.


Max mara glasses - Glasses On Web.com
Prescription glasses in acetate are lit up by rows of diamante on the lugs and by tiny metal inserts etched with the brand name. A number of metal glasses ...
www.glassesonweb.com/catalog/MAX_MARA_abmax - 61k - Cached - Similar p


http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=QFadozGYvksC&pg=PA156&lpg...
ajouré =openwork

http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:n8MgWRbvdA0J:www.beerst...

Ajoure — Areas of silver in which the background or designs have been entirely cut out of the metal, creating openwork decoration. Also called “pierced” work.


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"tenon"??

Marc Jacobs sunglasses and eyeglasses collection
Marc Jacobs eyewear, designer sunglasses, discount designer sunglasses, ... The sunglass range is marked by a neat padlock, inserted at the tenon of the ...
www.sunglasses.us/MARC/Marc_Jacobs_Eyewear.html - 21k - Cached - Similar pages

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Ignore that last ref - it is a poor translation...

Oliver sunglasses and eyeglasses collection
Oliver eyewear, designer sunglasses, discount designer sunglasses, ... by neat metal tabs bearing the logo, set into the acetate at the tenon of temples. ...
www.sunglasses.us/OLIV/Oliver_Eyewear.html - 20k - Cached - Similar pages

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Exclusively for women, DIOR unveils a sparkling, new collection of glasses and prescription frames: maxi sized rectangular and rounded models in luscious hues offer plenty of cover, with details picking up on the main concepts featured in the accessories collections. The logo remains the key element of the collection : it can be seen photoengraved in single letters or fully occupying the tenon of temples, engraved on trims for a chain effect, in openwork on two-colour acetate models and even on long tabs fully studded with diamante. The collection also plays around with the letters of the logo, hence a sparkling star in Swarovski diamante or a sophisticated half-pearl pop up in place of the O, while tiny stars can also appear before or after the logo. For models in Optyl, the colour palette is plumped up by transparent glasses of red, khaki beige and sand, as well as black and dark grey, while acetate numbers sport original contrasting colours: black-pink, brown-gold, fuchsia-salmon, pink-white, black-white. As for the prescription frames collection, the focus is on temples, with the logo emblazoned in sparkling diamante, etched on oval tabs bearing the words "J'adore Dior", or combined with a heart pierced by an arrow in topaz, amethyst, green or aquamarine diamante. Some temple tips feature a serrated design or small openwork diamond patterns that pick up on the D-trick theme, while diamond shaped crystals or double rows of diamond cut diamante sparkle all the way along temples. Another model with wow factor comes in acetate and flaunts a front completely studded with tiny diamante.

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Note added at 1 hr (2008-08-17 13:53:07 GMT)
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They have used "tenon" above...

I did wonder about "tabs" too!
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