refined in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for refined in the English»French Dictionary

refined [Brit rɪˈfʌɪnd, Am rəˈfaɪnd] ADJ

1. refined (cultured):

refined

raffiné

2. refined (improved):

refined method, model

très au point

refined theory, concept

peaufiné

3. refined (with impurities removed):

refined oil, sugar etc

raffiné

refined metal

affiné

I.refine [Brit rɪˈfʌɪn, Am rəˈfaɪn] VB trans

1. refine (remove impurities):

refine oil, sugar etc

raffiner

2. refine (improve):

refine theory, concept

peaufiner

refine manners

raffiner

refine method, taste, language

affiner

II.refine [Brit rɪˈfʌɪn, Am rəˈfaɪn] VB intr

to refine upon

raffiner sur

Translations for refined in the French»English Dictionary

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ultraraffiné (ultraraffinée)

ultra-refined

affiner métal

to refine

affiner stratégie, politique, idée, style, jugement

to refine

s'affiner politique, idée, style, goût:

to become (more) refined

s'affiner ligne, dessin:

to become (more) refined

raffiné (raffinée) personne, civilisation

refined

personne raffinée dans ses goûts

person of refined tastes

raffiner

to refine

sucre raffiné/non raffiné

refined/unrefined sugar

marivaudage

refined affectation (in the style of Marivaux)

distingué (distinguée) personne, manières

distinguished, refined

faire preuve de raffinement dans ses manières

to have refined manners

peaufiner politique, système

to refine

refined in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for refined in the English»French Dictionary

refined ADJ

1. refined (purified):

refined

raffiné(e)

refined metal

purifié(e)

2. refined (sophisticated):

refined

sophistiqué(e)

3. refined (very polite):

refined

raffiné(e)

refine [rɪˈfaɪn] VB trans

1. refine (purify):

refine

raffiner

2. refine (polish):

refine

affiner

Translations for refined in the French»English Dictionary

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choisi(e) langage

refined

raffiné(e) goût, cuisine, personne

refined

raffinement de cruauté

refined cruelty

raffiner pétrole, sucre, métaux, papier

to refine

affiner métal, verre, style

to refine

s'affiner style, goût

to refine

châtier style, langage

to refine

épurer style

to refine

délicat(e) personne, esprit, odorat, oreilles

refined

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English

The boats are very similar in appearance but the club 420 is slightly stronger, heavier and less refined.

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Song structure was freer, with each musician playing multiple tracks on various instruments, to be cut down and refined as pieces later.

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During the 19th century, the earlier design features were refined and softened.

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The natural deposition has resulted in a clay that is purer and more refined than many others.

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The development of wood construction to a more refined level occurred, however, in the construction of churches.

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They are also made into little dessert or sweet snack pieces by processing with refined sugar and jaggery.

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This resulted in more refined and ethereal-looking pieces.

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The fragrance is more refined than the raw resin.

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It would take another 30 years until the technology had been refined and the size of the iron stove been reduced enough for domestic use.

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The quality of the groupset determines how refined the bike feels, how much maintenance it requires, and contributes to the performance of the bike.

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