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beginner [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- novice
1, record 1, English, novice
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- beginner 1, record 1, English, beginner
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A person] who has just started to learn or do something new ... 2, record 1, English, - novice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- novice
1, record 1, French, novice
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- débutant 1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9butant
correct, masculine noun
- commençant 1, record 1, French, commen%C3%A7ant
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui vient de commencer quelque chose dont elle n'a pas l'expérience. 2, record 1, French, - novice
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- learner
1, record 2, English, learner
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- beginner 2, record 2, English, beginner
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One who is a beginner in an occupation which demands a relatively shorter period of time to learn the job than is required for the skilled trade or apprenticeship. 1, record 2, English, - learner
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The learner differs from the trainee in that the learner does not receive formal instruction, but rather learns through actual work experience and job performance under supervision. 1, record 2, English, - learner
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- débutant
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9butant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Travailleur qui entreprend l'exercice d'un métier ou d'un travail comportant des tâches généralement faciles et pour lequel il n'y a pas d'apprentissage institutionnalisé. Le débutant travaille ordinairement en usine ou en atelier avec un ouvrier expérimenté qui, pendant une période relativement courte, l'initie à la pratique en cours dans l'établissement. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9butant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le débutant se distingue de l'apprenti qui s'initie à un métier ou à un art comportant des tâches complexes sous la surveillance d'un maître qui le guide et le conseille. L'apprenti acquiert ainsi une connaissance approfondie des secrets du métier ou de l'art auquel il se destine. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9butant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- principiante
1, record 2, Spanish, principiante
correct, common gender
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-10-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- beginner
1, record 3, English, beginner
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In English, there is sometimes an important distinction to be made between an outright "beginner" (i.e. someone who has never played or who is just starting to or someone who has had no formal lessons) and a "novice" (someone who has had limited playing experience, who possibly had some formal group lessons, or who is just beginning to feel comfortable with court positioning and playing singles, someone who is not very consistent). 2, record 3, English, - beginner
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- débutant
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9butant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- débutante 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9butante
correct, feminine noun
- joueur de niveau débutant 3, record 3, French, joueur%20de%20niveau%20d%C3%A9butant
correct, masculine noun
- joueuse de niveau débutant 4, record 3, French, joueuse%20de%20niveau%20d%C3%A9butant
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Que l'on soit débutant, intermédiaire ou avancé, il est primordial de pratiquer notre sport préféré avec une raquette adaptée à nos forces et faiblesses. 5, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9butant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pour les adeptes du service-volée ou encore pour les enfants et les débutants ou débutantes, une raquette légère en tête constitue un bon choix parce qu'elle sera facile à manier (déplacement rapide de la raquette). 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9butant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme connexe : néophyte (=novice, profane). 4, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9butant
Record 3, Key term(s)
- joueur débutant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- jugador principiante
1, record 3, Spanish, jugador%20principiante
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- jugadora principiante 2, record 3, Spanish, jugadora%20principiante
correct, feminine noun
- principiante 3, record 3, Spanish, principiante
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] un obstáculo con el que tropiezan todos los principiantes y jugadores noveles. 1, record 3, Spanish, - jugador%20principiante
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Los principiantes deben realizar ejercicios, de modo que no dejen nunca un agujero por donde pueda colocar la pelota el adversario. 4, record 3, Spanish, - jugador%20principiante
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