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SLEEP [5 records]

Record 1 2013-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Phraseology
DEF

To remain asleep later than usual in the morning.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phraséologie
DEF

Dormir ou rester tard au lit le matin.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Behaviour
DEF

A natural, periodic behavioral state during which the body rests itself and its physiological powers are restored.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement animal
DEF

État fonctionnel périodique de l'organisme et notamment du système nerveux, pendant lequel la vigilance est abolie et la réactivité aux stimulations amoindries.

OBS

sommeil [...] l'oiseau qui dort pose la tête sur l'épaule, le long de l'omoplate, le bec tourné vers l'arrière et fiché dans les plumes derrière l'aile

Spanish

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Record 3 1999-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
OBS

Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Spanish

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Record 4 1992-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
DEF

a state of activity of a portable computer that shuts down the screen and hard disc to conserve energy but continues to power the memory, preventing the loss of work

OBS

The Wall Street Journal Supplement of 921116.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique

Spanish

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Record 5 1983-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Proverbs and Maxims
  • Social Movements
DEF

live at one's place of work.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Proverbes et dictons
  • Mouvements sociaux

Spanish

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