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Record 1 1985-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Banquets and Receptions
DEF

An adaptation of the British custom; a reception given at about 3 o'clock during which canapés, pastries and other delicacies are served with tea. Alcoholic beverages are not served.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réceptions et banquets
OBS

Si le but de la réception est également de percevoir des fonds pour aider un organisme, on peut parler de "thé-bénéfice" ou de "thé-offrande".

Key term(s)
  • thé-bénéfice
  • thé-offrande

Spanish

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