TERMIUM Plus®

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ESPLANADE [3 records]

Record 1 1999-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Sites
DEF

Any clear, level space used for public walks or drives; especially a terrace by the seaside.

DEF

A level open stretch of paved or grassy ground; especially one designed for walking or driving and often providing a vista (as over water).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sites (Urbanisme)
DEF

Espace plat et découvert plus ou moins élevé, d'où l'on aperçoit un vaste horizon.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Emplazamientos urbanos
DEF

Espacio de terreno llano a allanado, que se utiliza o puede utilizarse por esa circunstancia.

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Record 2 1999-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Planning
CONT

Upon ascending the steps for the entrance plaza to the Museum, visitors will be presented with an array of choices, either to enter the building, or to explore the gardens.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement urbain
DEF

Espace ouvert situé devant un édifice.

DEF

En architecture, terrain aménagé devant un immeuble en vue d'en dégager les abords et d'en faciliter l'accès.

DEF

Vaste place découverte en avant un édifice.

CONT

À la Maison de Radio-Canada les véhicules ne peuvent se garer sur l'esplanade.

Spanish

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Record 3 1999-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Archaeology
  • Urban Sites
  • Construction Engineering (Military)
DEF

Space of even ground, clear of buildings, situated between the town and the citadel, so that no one may approach the citadel unperceived.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Archéologie
  • Sites (Urbanisme)
  • Génie construction (Militaire)
DEF

Terrain plat, uni et découvert séparant une citadelle des premières maisons de la ville, pour dégager les vues et les champs de tir de la défense.

Spanish

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