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ATHLETIC [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- athletics
1, record 1, English, athletics
correct, noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sports 2, record 1, English, sports
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The physical exercises (of strength, speed and skill), sports, or games engaged in by athletes. 3, record 1, English, - athletics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually plural in use. 2, record 1, English, - athletics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intercollegiate athletics. 3, record 1, English, - athletics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Athletics include baseball and basketball. 2, record 1, English, - athletics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Outdoor sports; indoor sports. 2, record 1, English, - athletics
Record 1, Key term(s)
- athletic
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sports
1, record 1, French, sports
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
sport : Ensemble des exercices physiques se présentant sous forme de jeux individuels ou collectifs, donnant généralement lieu à compétition, pratiqués en observant certaines règles précises et sans but utilitaire immédiat. 2, record 1, French, - sports
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mot [sport], employé au pluriel, [...] s'applique au groupe des activités qui présentent des aspects communs : «sports de combat», «sports équestres». 3, record 1, French, - sports
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Habituellement, on rendra «athletics» par «les sports» pour désigner la somme des activités physiques, jeux divers ou disciplines sportives qui constituent un ensemble. (EX : Il a pratiqué des sports durant ses années à l'université.) Cependant, différemment de l'anglais, le français voit alors un pluriel qui représente une somme de singuliers, un ensemble de sports. (EX : les sports interuniversitaires : diverses disciplines sportives dans lesquelles s'affrontent des équipes représentant les universités membres d'une même ligue). La conception des notions, différente d'une langue à l'autre, demande donc une adaptation liée au contexte. 1, record 1, French, - sports
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sport
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-10-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- athletics
1, record 2, English, athletics
correct, noun, North America
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The practice and principles of athletic training. 2, record 2, English, - athletics
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually singular in construction. 3, record 2, English, - athletics
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Athletics is recommended for every student. 2, record 2, English, - athletics
Record 2, Key term(s)
- athletic
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sport
1, record 2, French, sport
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le sport : Activité physique exercée dans le sens du jeu de la lutte et de l'effort, et dont la pratique suppose un entraînement méthodique, le respect de certaines règles et disciplines. 2, record 2, French, - sport
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mot, déterminé, indique une spécialisation de l'activité sportive, instituée et codifiée : sport féminin, sport scolaire. 3, record 2, French, - sport
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Faire du sport : pratiquer habituellement une activité sportive. 3, record 2, French, - sport
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sport, la pratique du sport est recommandée aux étudiants. 4, record 2, French, - sport
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-08-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- athletic
1, record 3, English, athletic
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Active and strong; generally enjoying active games and sports and showing natural skill in them. 1, record 3, English, - athletic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- athlétique
1, record 3, French, athl%C3%A9tique
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fort et musclé. 2, record 3, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exercices athlétiques : conçus pour améliorer la valeur physique, la musculature. 1, record 3, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-04-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- athletic
1, record 4, English, athletic
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of, like, or suited to an athlete. 2, record 4, English, - athletic
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
athletic injuries. 3, record 4, English, - athletic
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- athlétique
1, record 4, French, athl%C3%A9tique
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propre à l'athlète; très musclé. 2, record 4, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carrure athlétique; corps athlétique. 2, record 4, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Qui a rapport aux athlètes. 3, record 4, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les jeux athlétiques de l'ancienne Grèce. 3, record 4, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On rendra cependant «athletic injuries» par «traumatologie sportive», «traumatismes sportifs» ou «blessures résultant de la pratique des sports». 4, record 4, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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