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Record 1 2005-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hobbies (General)
DEF

... something that you enjoy doing in your spare time, such as collecting stamps, painting, or bird-watching.

CONT

Favorite Pass-Time: Gardening, cooking.

OBS

Pass-times can include less structured activities than hobbies, such as spending time with family or friends.

Key term(s)
  • pass time
  • passtime

French

Domaine(s)
  • Passe-temps (Généralités)
DEF

Occupation légère et agréable, divertissement, distraction.

CONT

C'est son passe-temps favori.

Spanish

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