TC
→ Container · Standardized shipping container used for cargo transport. In trade it also appears as kont (Turkish), Konteynır (Turkish), konteyner (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey, Morocco, and Argentina.
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French · Trade language
French stone trade terms
How factories and traders actually say it in French — verified surface forms ranked by market attestations. Each term links to its canonical concept and synonym landing when available.
- 49terms
- 131attestations
Verified surfaces only · ranked by attestations · no prices · no supplier data
Ranked by attestations
Highest real-market usage first
sortie
→ Container Release · Port or customs authorization permitting container exit. In trade it also appears as sortie (French). Attested most in Morocco.
MATANGER MED
→ Tangier Med Port · Moroccan port used for stone shipments. In trade it also appears as TANGER MED (French). Attested most in Morocco.
MAtravertin
→ Travertine · Travertine is a porous carbonate stone formed from mineral-rich water deposits and sold worldwide for tiles, cladding, and paving. Trade names include travertino (Spanish), traverten (Turkish), and the English travertine. Pore fill and cut direction are usually specified with the name.
FRMAzone visite
→ Customs Inspection Zone · Designated area where customs inspections occur. In trade it also appears as zone visite (French). Attested most in Morocco.
MACalcaire grossier
→ Calcaire Grossier · Coarse fossiliferous limestone characteristic of the Paris Basin. Attested most in France.
FRBAD
→ Delivery Order · A delivery order authorizes the release of cargo from terminal, depot, or carrier custody to the consignee. Logistics teams need it after arrival and clearance. It is a release document, not a product grade.
MAtransitaire
→ Freight Forwarder · Logistics intermediary handling freight, clearance, and delivery. In trade it also appears as transitario (Spanish), transitaire (French). Attested most in Morocco and Spain.
MAautorisation de sortie
→ Container Release Authorization · Authorization permitting a container's release or gate-out. In trade it also appears as autorisation de sortie (French). Attested most in Morocco.
MATETOUAN
→ Tetouan Destination · Shipment destination of Tetouan, Morocco. Attested most in Morocco. It is logistics language from stone shipping deals.
MACalcaire coquillier
→ Calcaire Coquillier · French shelly limestone of Triassic age. Attested most in France and LU. It is a commercial stone name used in trade.
FRLUdépotage
→ Container Destuffing · Unloading cargo from inside a container. In trade it also appears as dépotage (French), dépotage de conteneur (French). Attested most in Morocco.
MA×4visite
→ Customs Inspection · Customs inspection is the official examination of cargo or containers by customs authorities. Can delay release; docs and seals must match declarations. In trade it also appears as visite (French), gümrük inceleme (Turkish), muayene/kontrolü (Turkish). Attested most in Morocco, Turkey, and Spain.
MA×3Vieux (Cathedral)
→ Vieux Cathedral · Stone finish or commercial designation called Vieux Cathedral. In trade it also appears as Vieux (Cathedral) (French). Attested most in France.
FR×3Petit Granit
→ Petit Granit · Dark fossil-spotted marble resembling granite. Attested most in BE and France. It is a commercial stone name used in trade.
BEFR×3tufs
→ Tufa · Tufa is a porous chemical sedimentary rock from mineral-bearing water deposits. In stone trade it may be discussed alongside travertine; not a finish code.
FR×2tufs calcaires
→ Calcareous Tufa · Calcareous tufa is porous freshwater limestone deposited from calcium-carbonate-rich water—related to travertine families in trade language. Used decoratively; porosity is high.
FR×2Rustique mix
→ Standard Rustic Mix Travertine · Standard rustic mix travertine is a mixed-color commercial travertine grade marketed as rustic/rustique mix. Variation is expected; fill and finish still need ordering. In trade it also appears as std mix kalite (Turkish), rusticmix (English), Rustix mix (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey and.
FRTR×2dépotage de conteneur
→ Container Destuffing · Unloading cargo from inside a container. In trade it also appears as dépotage (French), dépotage de conteneur (French). Attested most in Morocco.
MA×2pierres naturelles turques
→ Turkish Natural Stone · Turkish natural stone is umbrella language for stone originating from Turkey. Origin class, not a single material type or finish.
FR×2frais de transport
→ Freight Charge · Freight charge is the haulage or transportation fee for moving stone cargo. Appears on quotes and invoices separately from goods value.
MA×2enlèvement des TC
→ Container Pickup · Collection of a released container from a terminal. In trade it also appears as enlèvement (French), enlèvement des TC (French), retirada del contenedor (Spanish). Attested most in Morocco and Spain.
MA×2enlèvement
→ Container Pickup · Collection of a released container from a terminal. In trade it also appears as enlèvement (French), enlèvement des TC (French), retirada del contenedor (Spanish). Attested most in Morocco and Spain.
MA×2livraison
→ Delivery · Transportation and handover of ordered goods. In trade it also appears as livraison (French), teslimat (Turkish), entrga (Spanish). Attested most in Morocco, DE, and Turkey.
MA×2carreaux de travertin
→ Travertine Tiles · Travertine tiles are modular pieces cut from travertine for floors, walls, and wet areas. Orders specify fill (open/filled), cut (vein/cross), finish, and size. Spanish: baldosas de travertino.
FR×160×60 cm
→ Tile Size 60x60 Cm · 60×60 cm is a common square stone tile format for floors and walls. Orders specify thickness (often 1–2 cm), finish, and packing with the size. Spanish: 60x60; Turkish trade often writes 60*60.
FR×1premier choix
→ First Choice Grade · First choice is a premium commercial selection grade with tighter color and fewer visible defects than commercial bands. Naming varies by factory; still specify finish and size.
FR×1tuf
→ Tufa · Tufa is a porous chemical sedimentary rock from mineral-bearing water deposits. In stone trade it may be discussed alongside travertine; not a finish code.
BE×1taille personnalisée
→ Custom Size · Custom size means nonstandard customer-specified dimensions instead of stock modules. Typical for cut-to-size projects; drawings and tolerances come with the order.
FR×1Opus Romaine Jumbo
→ Jumbo Pattern Set · A jumbo pattern set is a large-format modular paving or tile set with multiple piece sizes. Used for French/Versailles-style layouts at larger scales.
FR×1anti dérapente
→ Anti Slip Finish · An anti-slip finish is a textured stone surface designed to increase friction underfoot—common on wet areas and exterior paving. Method varies (brush, blast, groove).
FR×1le tuf calcaire
→ Calcareous Tufa · Calcareous tufa is porous freshwater limestone deposited from calcium-carbonate-rich water—related to travertine families in trade language. Used decoratively; porosity is high.
FR×1fiche technique
→ Technical Datasheet · A technical datasheet (TDS) documents stone or product properties such as density, absorption, and strength. Used in specs and project submittals—not a commercial invoice.
MA×1fiche technique du produit
→ Technical Datasheet · A technical datasheet (TDS) documents stone or product properties such as density, absorption, and strength. Used in specs and project submittals—not a commercial invoice.
MA×1devis
→ Quotation · A quotation is a commercial price offer for stone and/or logistics. Educational wiki does not publish live prices—only the trade meaning of the document. In trade it also appears as cotización (Spanish), presupuesto (Spanish), devis (French). Attested most in Spain, Argentina, and the Dominican.
FR×1scellés
→ Container Seal · A container seal is the physical security seal on a container door, recorded on shipping docs. Broken seals trigger inspections and claims risk. In trade it also appears as Konteyner Mühür (Turkish), precinto (Spanish), MÜHÜR (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey, Argentina, and Spain.
MA×1bords épaufrés
→ Chipped Edge Finish · A chipped edge finish is a rustic distressed edge made by deliberately chipping the stone edge. Decorative edge treatment, separate from face finish.
FR×1calcaire de solnhofen
→ Solnhofen Limestone · Fine Solnhofen limestone used for panels and lithographic printing. Market/commercial name — verify lot photos; finish and thickness are ordered separately.
DE×1avis d'arrivée
→ Arrival Notice · An arrival notice is a shipping notice announcing vessel or container arrival so the consignee can prepare clearance and delivery.
×1formalités de douanes
→ Customs Formalities · Customs formalities are the procedures required to complete customs clearance on export or import. Docs and declarations must match the cargo.
FR×1Cipolin
→ Cipolin Marble · Mica-bearing crystalline limestone or marble known as cipolin. Attested most in France, Italy, and DE.
CH×1Pierre de taille
→ Dimension Stone Work · Natural-stone work fabricated to specified dimensions and shapes. In trade it also appears as Dimensional stone work (English), Pierre de taille (French), Steine für Massivarbeiten (German). Attested most in DE, the UK, and France.
FR×1emboîtures
→ Wedge Sockets · Carved recesses receiving stone-splitting wedges. In trade it also appears as sockets (English), emboîtures (French), Keiltaschen (German). Attested most in France and DE.
FR×1Ep 2 cm
→ Two Centimeter Thickness · Two-centimeter thickness (2 cm / 20 mm) is a standard slab/tile gauge for many residential applications. Thickness term ordered with finish and size.
TN×1Griotte Marbles
→ Griotte Marble · French red decorative marble associated with Caunes-Minervois. In trade it also appears as Griotte and Caunes Marbles (English), Griotte Marbles (French), Griotte shell marbles (English). Attested most in France.
FR×1points de rouille
→ Rust Stains · Iron-oxide discoloration spots appearing on a stone surface. In trade it also appears as pas lekeleri (Turkish), points de rouille (French), rusty spots (English). Attested most in Turkey, France, and PT.
FR×1FOB Thessalonique
→ Fob Thessaloniki · Fob thessaloniki is a natural-stone trade logistics term used in factory and export documentation. Specify related finish, size, packing, or logistics fields on the order when they apply.
TR×1partiellement rebouchés
→ Semi Filled · Stone or slabs with only some natural pores filled. In trade it also appears as partiellement rebouchés (French), semi filled slabs (English), semi-filled (English). Attested most in GR and France.
FR×1planification de fabrication
→ Stone Production Schedule · Schedule planning stone fabrication and output dates. In trade it also appears as fichas de fabricación (Spanish), hoja de programacion de fabricación (Spanish), planification de fabrication (French). Attested most in Morocco and Turkey.
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