french-polish
verb [ T ] uk/ˌfrentʃ ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ us/ˌfrentʃ ˈpɑː.lɪʃ/
（法式）上罩光漆
to paint furniture with a very shiny varnish (= liquid painted on wood to protect it)
Did you french-polish the chairs yourself? 你自己对椅子上了法式罩光漆吗？
The furniture is mahogany, and they will french-polish it. 家具是桃花心木的，他们会上法式罩光漆。
- More examples
- He is selling a beautifully french-polished mandolin.
- I’m going to french-polish the table.
- He was asked to french-polish a wooden chest.