Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
premier prix
English translation:
basic model
Added to glossary by
Jocelyne S
Oct 7, 2005 06:09
18 yrs ago
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French term
France
premier prix
French to English
Bus/Financial
Retail
French grammar
I have a memory blank...How would one say "premier prix" in English. It's in reference to an "entry" model vehicle (verses a top of the range vehicle).
Il m'a vivement conseillé d'emblée le modèle en exposition en me disant que c'était une très bonne alternative entre le premier prix et le modèle Luxe qui n'avait de mieux que les sièges en cuir et le GPS.
Thanks in advance,
Jocelyne.
Il m'a vivement conseillé d'emblée le modèle en exposition en me disant que c'était une très bonne alternative entre le premier prix et le modèle Luxe qui n'avait de mieux que les sièges en cuir et le GPS.
Thanks in advance,
Jocelyne.
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most basic model
http://www.cars.com/go/crp/buyingGuides/articles/2005luxuryA...
"Trouble is, that price is often for the most basic model, which may not include all of the equipment you'd like."
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... or a no-frills model
"Trouble is, that price is often for the most basic model, which may not include all of the equipment you'd like."
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... or a no-frills model
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Comment: "Thank you to all for your helpful suggestions! "Basic model" was the term that I was looking for."
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Ghyslaine LE NAGARD
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best price
as seen in supermarkets for example.
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Allan Jeffs
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Cristina Giannetti
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RHELLER
: or lowest
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Karen Stokes
United Kingdom
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entry level
would be one option
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Allan Jeffs
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Kathryn Strachecky
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JCEC
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Thanks very much.
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Sylvia Smith
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Thanks, Sylvia
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mannix
: this is the standard term in North America
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Georges Tocco
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Thanks, Georges
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prices starting from ...
another idea
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some examples from the car industry
offered in three grades: RX400h, SE and SE-L, at prices starting from £35485. ... 100s of new and used car reviews Check out the latest Top Gear cars ...
uk.cars.yahoo.com/050606/4/1xurb.html
Never trust a car that's been painted a retina-aching colour There's ... with prices starting from around £7000 for the 1.2-litre version driven here. ...
uk.cars.yahoo.com/050707/7/1y4ju.html
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Note added at 4 hrs 20 mins (2005-10-07 10:29:35 GMT)
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some examples from the car industry
offered in three grades: RX400h, SE and SE-L, at prices starting from £35485. ... 100s of new and used car reviews Check out the latest Top Gear cars ...
uk.cars.yahoo.com/050606/4/1xurb.html
Never trust a car that's been painted a retina-aching colour There's ... with prices starting from around £7000 for the 1.2-litre version driven here. ...
uk.cars.yahoo.com/050707/7/1y4ju.html
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bargain (price, model etc.)
Though not a direct drop-in translation for all cases, I think colloquially this is one way it is often expressed.
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