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classique [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- classic film
1, record 1, English, classic%20film
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Descriptively the adjective classic (and arguably "film" itself) should be used as sparingly as Fine Art. A classic film can function and qualify in a number of ways. The production has satisfied all of the qualifications and capabilities consistent with the "state of the art" technology available at the time it was completed. 1, record 1, English, - classic%20film
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the leading examples of a classic film was Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane" (1941). 1, record 1, English, - classic%20film
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- classique du cinéma
1, record 1, French, classique%20du%20cin%C3%A9ma
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- classique 2, record 1, French, classique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Œuvre cinématographique d'une qualité indéniable répertoriée dans le patrimoine filmique. 3, record 1, French, - classique%20du%20cin%C3%A9ma
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un bon exemple de film classique est «Quai des brumes» de Marcel Carné, tourné en 1939. 3, record 1, French, - classique%20du%20cin%C3%A9ma
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- classic
1, record 2, English, classic
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A famous traditional sports event; a large and important sports event held annually for a certain number of years, usually at the same place and period of the year. 2, record 2, English, - classic
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Classic: Used to refer to a few traditionally significant races, such as the Kentucky Derby. In America, the classic distance is 1 1/4 miles; in Europe it is 1 1/2 miles. 3, record 2, English, - classic
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Triple Crown races, the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, are classics. 2, record 2, English, - classic
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term is used as part of the name of events in golf, horse racing, tennis, basketball, etc. 2, record 2, English, - classic
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- classique
1, record 2, French, classique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Importante épreuve sportive tenue annuellement, à la même période et depuis nombre d'années, et à laquelle sont conviés tous les grands noms de l'élite mondiale dans la discipline. 2, record 2, French, - classique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Classique Peter Jackson (golf); la Classique de Lake Placid (sports équestres). 3, record 2, French, - classique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme figure dans le nom officiel d'épreuves dans des disciplines comme le golf, le tennis, le basketball, le cyclisme, les sports équestres, etc. 2, record 2, French, - classique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
- Vocabulario especializado y fraseología de los deportes
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- clásico
1, record 2, Spanish, cl%C3%A1sico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La palabra clásico es un sustantivo común, por lo que lo apropiado es escribirlo en minúscula, [...] sin comillas ni cursiva. 2, record 2, Spanish, - cl%C3%A1sico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En fútbol, el término clásico, [se refiere al] encuentro disputado entre dos equipos de un mismo país, ambos muy laureados y relacionados por una rivalidad que persiste en el tiempo [...] 2, record 2, Spanish, - cl%C3%A1sico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
En algunos países de Latinoamérica, el término clásico, se refiere a una competición hípica, celebrada anualmente, que es de especial importancia. 3, record 2, Spanish, - cl%C3%A1sico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Prizes and Trophies (Sports)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stake
1, record 3, English, stake
correct, see observation, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horse race etc. in which a prize is offered. 1, record 3, English, - stake
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stake: Term also used to designate money wagered or offered as a prize. 2, record 3, English, - stake
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prix et trophées (Sports)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- classique
1, record 3, French, classique
see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- grand prix 2, record 3, French, grand%20prix
see observation, masculine noun
- prix 2, record 3, French, prix
see observation, masculine noun
- critérium 3, record 3, French, crit%C3%A9rium
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve importante jalonnant la carrière d'un cheval. 1, record 3, French, - classique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les courses les plus importantes sont appelées «classique», «prix», «grand prix», «critérium», sans que ces termes soient nécessairement synonymes entre eux. Ils se tient des événements de ce genre en courses de chevaux (courses montées), en courses attelées, en saut d'obstacles et en steeple. 2, record 3, French, - classique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il n'y a pas équivalence parfaite entre les termes français et la notion que porte le terme anglais, mais les premiers constituent des équivalents possible du second; il y a lieu de choisir le meilleur. 2, record 3, French, - classique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Pluriel : des critériums. 3, record 3, French, - classique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
critérium; critériums (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 3, French, - classique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- classical technique
1, record 4, English, classical%20technique
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- classical style 2, record 4, English, classical%20style
correct
- classic technique 3, record 4, English, classic%20technique
correct
- classic style 4, record 4, English, classic%20style
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] cross-country skiing technique involving opposite-leg - opposite-arm motion in a straight-ahead direction. 5, record 4, English, - classical%20technique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Classical technique includes the diagonal techniques, the double poling techniques, herringbone techniques without a gliding phase, downhill techniques and turning techniques. 6, record 4, English, - classical%20technique
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- technique classique
1, record 4, French, technique%20classique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- style classique 2, record 4, French, style%20classique
correct, masculine noun
- classique 3, record 4, French, classique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La technique classique comprend la technique du pas alternatif, la technique de la poussée simultanée, la technique de montée en ciseaux sans phase de glisse, les techniques de descentes et de changements de direction. 4, record 4, French, - technique%20classique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-11-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- plain vanilla
1, record 5, English, plain%20vanilla
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Said of] the standard version of something, such as a bond or option. 2, record 5, English, - plain%20vanilla
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A plain vanilla item would not have any special components, unlike an exotic item which is more complex and varied. One example of this is a plain vanilla option. 2, record 5, English, - plain%20vanilla
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- classique
1, record 5, French, classique
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ordinaire 1, record 5, French, ordinaire
correct, adjective
- standard 1, record 5, French, standard
correct, adjective
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un instrument financier (action, obligation, etc.) comportant les caractéristiques de rendement et d'échéance qui lui sont traditionnellement attribuées, sans qu'il soit assorti d'avantages ou de caractéristiques inusités (option de conversion, option de rachat ou de remboursement par anticipation, taux variable, rendement indexé, etc.). 1, record 5, French, - classique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-07-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- conventional 1, record 6, English, conventional
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Refers to a front-engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle with power transmission via a gearbox and propeller shaft to the rear-axle mounted differential gears. 1, record 6, English, - conventional
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- classique 1, record 6, French, classique
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractérise une répartition des organes de propulsion d'un véhicule impliquant que le moteur est placé à l'avant, que le mouvement est transmis aux roues arrière motrices par l'intermédiaire d'un arbre de transmission et d'un pont. 1, record 6, French, - classique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-05-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- classic car 1, record 7, English, classic%20car
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- collector's car 1, record 7, English, collector%27s%20car
- post-vintage car 1, record 7, English, post%2Dvintage%20car
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A car which, while not old enough to fall within the definition of veteran or vintage, is nevertheless of such fine design, good condition, rarity, etc as to be attractive to collectors. 1, record 7, English, - classic%20car
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the term "classic car" is used in English, it is not so clearly understood nor so widely known as to be given as a first translation of the term in French. 1, record 7, English, - classic%20car
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "collector's car" is that used by the British national advertising magazine "Exchange and Mart", and is also understood in the USA. 1, record 7, English, - classic%20car
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
For the record, "veteran" refers to cars produced before 1919, and "vintage" to those produced between 1928 and 1930 inclusive (both definitions given in Collins). 1, record 7, English, - classic%20car
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- classique
1, record 7, French, classique
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dénomination des voitures les plus prestigieuses construites au cours des années 30. 1, record 7, French, - classique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les plus belles voitures de l'époque sont appelées maintenant des classiques. 1, record 7, French, - classique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-07-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Numismatics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- conventional
1, record 8, English, conventional
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Numismatique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- classique
1, record 8, French, classique
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit de toute caractéristique que l'on revoit sur une pièce d'une année à l'autre ou pendant une longue période de temps. 1, record 8, French, - classique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-03-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Cargo (Water Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- conventional
1, record 9, English, conventional
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This adjective refers inter alia to dry cargo lifted on and off ships one piece, or bundle, at a time by means of cranes or derricks, but not shipped on trailers or in shipping containers. Such goods may be described as conventional cargo, the ship which carries them is sometimes referred to as a conventional ship which, if operated on a regular basis between advertised ports, provides a conventional service. 1, record 9, English, - conventional
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- classique
1, record 9, French, classique
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- traditionnel 1, record 9, French, traditionnel
correct
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-05-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Marketing Research
- Internet and Telematics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- physical
1, record 10, English, physical
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- bricks-and-mortar 2, record 10, English, bricks%2Dand%2Dmortar
correct, adjective
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Online retailers brought shopping outside the bricks-and-mortar stores. 3, record 10, English, - physical
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
bricks-and-mortar university. 3, record 10, English, - physical
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrast "click-and-mortar", "virtual university", "digital certificate", "dot-com startup", "cyberstore", "e-shopping". 4, record 10, English, - physical
Record 10, Key term(s)
- dot-com
- eMBA
- physical shops
- offline shop
- brick-and-mortar
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Étude du marché
- Internet et télématique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- matériel
1, record 10, French, mat%C3%A9riel
proposal, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- physique 1, record 10, French, physique
proposal, adjective
- classique 1, record 10, French, classique
proposal
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'opposé de «virtuel», «électronique», «numérique», «réseauté», «cyber-», «en ligne». 1, record 10, French, - mat%C3%A9riel
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-04-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- traditional 1, record 11, English, traditional
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
to sell their more traditional lines. (Linguist September/66). 2, record 11, English, - traditional
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- conventionnel 1, record 11, French, conventionnel
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- classique 1, record 11, French, classique
- traditionnel 1, record 11, French, traditionnel
- consacré 2, record 11, French, consacr%C3%A9
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
de vendre leurs modèles classiques, traditionnels, conventionnels. 1, record 11, French, - conventionnel
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1983-04-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- classicist 1, record 12, English, classicist
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
an adherent of classicism 1, record 12, English, - classicist
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- classique 1, record 12, French, classique
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1978-03-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Postage Stamps and Stamp Cancelling
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- classical stamp
1, record 13, English, classical%20stamp
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- classic 2, record 13, English, classic
correct, noun
- primitive 3, record 13, English, primitive
correct, see observation, less frequent
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Classical stamps as a general rule are the postage stamps issued prior to 1870; they are the antiquities of postage stamp issues. 1, record 13, English, - classical%20stamp
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for "primitive" : Classical stamps are sometimes called "primitives" 1, record 13, English, - classical%20stamp
Record 13, Key term(s)
- classic stamp
- primitive stamp
- primitive postage stamp
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Timbres et oblitération
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- classique
1, record 13, French, classique
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- timbre classique 2, record 13, French, timbre%20classique
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On donne l'étiquette de "classiques" aux premières émissions qui ont eu lieu dans chaque pays, par opposition aux "modernes", dont l'ère commence avec la génération des émissions dentelées, aux environs de 1875. 2, record 13, French, - classique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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