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INSTRUCTIONS USE [1 record]

Record 1 2003-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
DEF

Information in the form of an outline of procedures: directions.

CONT

The instructions for assembling the model.

OBS

Some publications use different expressions corresponding to the same definition: operating instructions, instructions for use (Robert Collins), etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
OBS

Ensemble des indications d'emploi portées sur la notice accompagnant tout appareil, produit, médicament, vendu dans le commerce.

OBS

Pour ce qui est de la notice, il peut s'agir d'un livret (Grand Larousse encyclopédique), d'un recueil (juillet), d'indications (Lexis, Trésor de la langue française), etc.

CONT

Lire soigneusement les instructions.

CONT

Le mode d'emploi de l'appareil se trouve dans la boîte.

CONT

Il m'a donné des instructions [ou] des directives précises ...

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vocabulario general
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