che fa indossare

English translation: Which he has the main character wear

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Italian term or phrase:	che fa indossare
English translation:	Which he has the main character wear
Entered by:	EirTranslations

06:04 Mar 1, 2016

Italian to English translations [PRO]
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting

Italian term or phrase: che fa indossare

I understand that he makes his protagonist wear these clothes but could we turn this around and simply say

clothes ... "with which he dresses the protagonist, Albertine" ? Any other suggestions? Many thanks

Ma la Venezia moderna è da lui richiamata tramite i vestiti creati da Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, che fa indossare alla protagonista Albertine.
Fortuny è il rappresentante per eccellenza del wagnerismo dannunziano:

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Local time: 16:08

Which he has the main character wear

Explanation:
I would think this is the closest equivalent to the Italian structure

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Lisa Jane
Italy
Local time: 17:08

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Summary of answers provided

4 +2

Which he has the main character wear

Lisa Jane

...with which he dresses // ...used to dress // ...with which he uses to dress

Lara Barnett

to dress the main character Albertine

Catherine Marquette

Discussion entries: 1

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1 hr confidence:

...with which he dresses // ...used to dress // ...with which he uses to dress

Explanation:
"He recreates modern Venice using clothes(outfits) created by Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, WITH WHICH HE DRESSES the protagonist, Albertine."

Or

"He recreates modern Venice with clothes(Outfits) created by Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, USED TO DRESS the protagonist."

Or

" ... WITH WHICH HE USES to dress the protagonist."

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Personally I prefer my final choice "...with which he uses to dress the Pr."

Lara Barnett
United Kingdom
Local time: 16:08
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 49

4 hrs confidence:

to dress the main character Albertine

Explanation:
...the costumes designed by Mariano Fortuny and Madrazo to dress the main character Albertine.

Catherine Marquette
United States
Local time: 17:08
Native speaker of:

Italian,

English
PRO pts in category: 4

7 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

Which he has the main character wear

Explanation:
I would think this is the closest equivalent to the Italian structure

Lisa Jane
Italy
Local time: 17:08
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English,

Italian
PRO pts in category: 218

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