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Bag: medium dark-teal hard-shell case, four double wheels, narrow coral strap around the middle, cream triangular tag on the side handle and a shallow white scuff near the lower-left front corner +2
logistics
valise rigide
Une valise ou un bagage doté d'une coque extérieure rigide.
The Bag That Hasn't Arrived: One Report, Three Addresses
A complete fictional baggage-desk case combining a tag receipt, precise bag description, changing itinerary, corrected tracing report, follow-up messages and delivery confirmation.
Chapter 3 begins at the macro level, the outer shell.
education
couche extérieure
La couche extérieure représente le niveau macro dans la métaphore structurante du chapitre.
The Ultimate Guide to Teacher Well-Being
This practical guide explains how education policy, school environments and individual habits can support teacher well-being. It presents research-based measures, implementation steps and examples from schools around the world, with dashboards for assessing the evidence and likely impact of each approach.
The Ultimate Guide to Teacher Well-Being
Chapter 3 begins at the macro level, the outer shell.
education
couche extérieure
Une métaphore pour désigner la couche la plus vaste et la plus extérieure de la structure du chapitre.
The Ultimate Guide to Teacher Well-Being
This practical guide explains how education policy, school environments and individual habits can support teacher well-being. It presents research-based measures, implementation steps and examples from schools around the world, with dashboards for assessing the evidence and likely impact of each approach.
The Ultimate Guide to Teacher Well-Being
I think Bristol lime, or shell lime, pressed in your manner, would have a good effect.
materials
coquille
Dans « chaux de coquilles », ce terme désigne de la chaux fabriquée à partir de coquilles ou de matériaux qui en sont dérivés.
Men of Invention and Industry
"Men of Invention and Industry" by Samuel Smiles is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book examines the lives and contributions of various inventors and industrialists, highlighting their impact on society, particularly within British industry, with an emphasis on significant advancements such as shipbuilding and steam power. The opening of the book sets the stage with a discussion of the early history of English shipbuilding, beginning with the figure of Phineas Pett. It explores the humble beginnings of the British navy and the advancements made under historical figures like Henry VIII. Various early challenges in shipbuilding are elucidated, alongside the importance of foreign expertise in developing England’s maritime capabilities. The narrative illustrates a shift from a heavy reliance on importing goods and expertise to a burgeoning English independence in shipbuilding and trade, paving the way for a stronger national identity tied to maritime innovation.
Men of Invention and Industry
I had first to fit the shell plating.
nautical
tôles de bordé
Les tôles qui forment le revêtement extérieur de la coque d’un bateau.
Men of Invention and Industry
"Men of Invention and Industry" by Samuel Smiles is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book examines the lives and contributions of various inventors and industrialists, highlighting their impact on society, particularly within British industry, with an emphasis on significant advancements such as shipbuilding and steam power. The opening of the book sets the stage with a discussion of the early history of English shipbuilding, beginning with the figure of Phineas Pett. It explores the humble beginnings of the British navy and the advancements made under historical figures like Henry VIII. Various early challenges in shipbuilding are elucidated, alongside the importance of foreign expertise in developing England’s maritime capabilities. The narrative illustrates a shift from a heavy reliance on importing goods and expertise to a burgeoning English independence in shipbuilding and trade, paving the way for a stronger national identity tied to maritime innovation.
Men of Invention and Industry
I've changed the colour to dark teal, the material to hard shell and the wheel count to eight wheels in four pairs.
luggage
coque
Dans « coque rigide », cela désigne le revêtement extérieur rigide du bagage.
The Bag That Hasn't Arrived: One Report, Three Addresses
A complete fictional baggage-desk case combining a tag receipt, precise bag description, changing itinerary, corrected tracing report, follow-up messages and delivery confirmation.
I've changed the colour to dark teal, the material to hard shell and the wheel count to eight wheels in four pairs.
luggage
coque rigide
Une coque extérieure rigide, qui décrit ici la construction d’un bagage.
The Bag That Hasn't Arrived: One Report, Three Addresses
A complete fictional baggage-desk case combining a tag receipt, precise bag description, changing itinerary, corrected tracing report, follow-up messages and delivery confirmation.
[Under the displeasing shell of allegory and mediaeval casuistry we have here the germ of psychological analysis of motive.]
literature
enveloppe
« Shell » est employé métaphoriquement pour désigner la forme extérieure peu attrayante qui recouvre les idées plus profondes de l’œuvre.
Four Arthurian Romances
"Four Arthurian Romances" by Chrétien de Troyes is a collection of medieval narratives written in the latter part of the 12th century. This work encompasses the stories of four heroes: Erec, Cligés, Yvain, and Lancelot, each exploring the themes of chivalry, romance, and adventure intertwined with the sophisticated ideals of courtly love. The romances reflect the rich tapestry of Arthurian legend, showcasing knights undertaking noble quests and engaging in battles for honor and love. The opening of "Four Arthurian Romances" introduces the tale of Erec and Enide, beginning with King Arthur's court and the announcement of a hunt for the elusive White Stag, which involves a significant and potentially troublesome tradition. Erec, a prominent knight, is drawn into conflict after a dwarf and a knight insult and strike a damsel at the court. Following this assault, Erec seeks to avenge the honor of the lady, embarking on a quest that leads him through various perils and encounters. His journey sets the stage for themes of valor and love as Erec strives to prove himself worthy, ultimately leading to his romantic involvement with Enide and the promise of her marriage. The romance illustrates not just action and adventure, but also explores the emotional and social dynamics of courtly life in a quintessential chivalric manner.
Four Arthurian Romances
a shell comb
material
coquille
«Shell» décrit le matériau du petit peigne, probablement un matériau dur provenant de la coquille d’un animal.
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar
"The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc is a collection of stories published in 1907. This debut collection introduces the charming and cunning Arsène Lupin, a master thief who outsmarts police and high society alike. Through nine tales of daring heists, clever disguises, and audacious escapes, Lupin proves himself an unmatched criminal genius. From shipboard robberies to prison breaks, he taunts authorities—including a famous English detective—while stealing priceless treasures with impeccable style and wit.
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar
The shell contained nothing but a small piece of blue paper.
general
coque
Dans ce contexte, « shell » désigne une coque ou une enveloppe extérieure plutôt qu’une coquille d’animal.
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar
"The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc is a collection of stories published in 1907. This debut collection introduces the charming and cunning Arsène Lupin, a master thief who outsmarts police and high society alike. Through nine tales of daring heists, clever disguises, and audacious escapes, Lupin proves himself an unmatched criminal genius. From shipboard robberies to prison breaks, he taunts authorities—including a famous English detective—while stealing priceless treasures with impeccable style and wit.
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar
I'm no exactly a man after God's ain heart, like my Bible namesake, but I hae no speeritual pride where a guid man's concernit, and it ill becomes men who are in the same boat, and that only a cockle-shell thing, to be swapping off court terms wi' ane anither.
nautical
une chose minuscule et fragile, comme une coquille de coque
Une embarcation ou un objet très petit et fragile, utilisé ici pour souligner le caractère précaire de leur situation commune.
The Yeoman Adventurer
"The Yeoman Adventurer" by George W. Gough is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds through the experiences of Oliver Wheatman, a yeoman, as he navigates life in a tumultuous period marked by the Jacobite uprisings, personal ambition, and romantic entanglements. The novel delves into themes of bravery, identity, and the quest for adventure against a backdrop of deep social and political upheaval. The opening of the book introduces Oliver Wheatman as he reflects on his life in a rural setting, immediately exposing his longing for adventure and the complexities of his relationships, especially with a character named Kate and her brother Jack Dobson, a soldier. As he witnesses soldiers marching and grapples with feelings of inadequacy, his fate intertwines with that of a captivating woman, Mistress Margaret Waynflete, who is entangled in the Jacobite cause. The chapter sets up a series of events where violence and danger emerge, ultimately leading Oliver to rescue Mistress Waynflete, and shapes the thrilling and romantic quest that defines the narrative.
The Yeoman Adventurer
The armor remained as empty shells.
literature
coquille vide
Des enveloppes creuses dont le contenu vivant ou actif a disparu ; ici, des armures sans leurs guerriers.
The Yeoman Adventurer
"The Yeoman Adventurer" by George W. Gough is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds through the experiences of Oliver Wheatman, a yeoman, as he navigates life in a tumultuous period marked by the Jacobite uprisings, personal ambition, and romantic entanglements. The novel delves into themes of bravery, identity, and the quest for adventure against a backdrop of deep social and political upheaval. The opening of the book introduces Oliver Wheatman as he reflects on his life in a rural setting, immediately exposing his longing for adventure and the complexities of his relationships, especially with a character named Kate and her brother Jack Dobson, a soldier. As he witnesses soldiers marching and grapples with feelings of inadequacy, his fate intertwines with that of a captivating woman, Mistress Margaret Waynflete, who is entangled in the Jacobite cause. The chapter sets up a series of events where violence and danger emerge, ultimately leading Oliver to rescue Mistress Waynflete, and shapes the thrilling and romantic quest that defines the narrative.
The Yeoman Adventurer