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coffre [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trunk
1, record 1, English, trunk
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- luggage compartment 2, record 1, English, luggage%20compartment
correct, officially approved
- trunk compartment 2, record 1, English, trunk%20compartment
correct, officially approved
- boot 3, record 1, English, boot
correct, noun, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enclosed space, generally at the back of a car, for carrying luggage and other goods. 4, record 1, English, - trunk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trunk; luggage compartment; trunk compartment: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - trunk
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 1, French, coffre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- malle 2, record 1, French, malle
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
- valise 3, record 1, French, valise
avoid, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace de rangement pour les bagages généralement situé à l'arrière d'une voiture. 3, record 1, French, - coffre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
valise : Cette désignation est considérée comme une impropriété au sens de «coffre» dans les ouvrages de référence. 4, record 1, French, - coffre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coffre : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 1, French, - coffre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- baúl
1, record 1, Spanish, ba%C3%BAl
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cajuela 1, record 1, Spanish, cajuela
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
- maletero 2, record 1, Spanish, maletero
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- container
1, record 2, English, container
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any enclosure, including a cabinet or a room, for the storage of information and assets. 1, record 2, English, - container
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contenant
1, record 2, French, contenant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coffre 1, record 2, French, coffre
former designation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout espace totalement clos, y compris un classeur ou une salle, utilisé pour ranger des renseignements ou des biens. 1, record 2, French, - contenant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chest
1, record 3, English, chest
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chest: an item in the "Furniture" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 3, English, - chest
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 3, French, coffre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coffre : objet de la classe «Meubles» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 3, French, - coffre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-06-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hydrant pit 1, record 4, English, hydrant%20pit
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The chamber in which a hydrant is situated. Constructed with a frame and cover flush with the pavement or roadway. 1, record 4, English, - hydrant%20pit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 4, French, coffre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie supérieure d'une bouche d'incendie portant le tampon et donnant accès au raccord et à l'organe de manœuvre du robinet. 2, record 4, French, - coffre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les installations doivent être vérifiées tous les mois [...] Ouvrir le barrage de plusieurs tours; laisser l'eau s'écouler jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit claire; fermer le barrage; s'assurer que la colonne et le coffre se vident normalement [...] consigner les vérifications sur le «registre d'incendie». 3, record 4, French, - coffre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- safe-deposit box
1, record 5, English, safe%2Ddeposit%20box
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- safety-deposit box 2, record 5, English, safety%2Ddeposit%20box
correct
- safe deposit box 3, record 5, English, safe%20deposit%20box
correct
- safety deposit box 4, record 5, English, safety%20deposit%20box
correct
- safety box 5, record 5, English, safety%20box
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a fireproof box in the vault of a bank, rented to a person for storing securities, jewellery, and other valuables ... 2, record 5, English, - safe%2Ddeposit%20box
Record 5, Key term(s)
- secured box
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 5, French, coffre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- coffre-fort 2, record 5, French, coffre%2Dfort
correct, masculine noun
- coffre bancaire 3, record 5, French, coffre%20bancaire
correct, masculine noun
- compartiment de coffre-fort 3, record 5, French, compartiment%20de%20coffre%2Dfort
correct, masculine noun
- coffret de sûreté 4, record 5, French, coffret%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coffre-fort ou compartiment d'un coffre-fort loués à ses clients par une banque [...] 1, record 5, French, - coffre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«coffret de sûreté» : l'expression «coffret de sûreté» est condamnée par M. Jean Darbelnet, linguiste. 5, record 5, French, - coffre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones bancarias
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- caja de caudales
1, record 5, Spanish, caja%20de%20caudales
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- caja de seguridad 2, record 5, Spanish, caja%20de%20seguridad
correct, feminine noun
- caja de alquiler 3, record 5, Spanish, caja%20de%20alquiler
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cajas fuertes en las bóvedas de muchos bancos en las que se puede almacenar todo lo que se desee. Las cajas pueden ser rentadas al banco por un importe relativamente pequeño, que se debe pagar trimestralmente o por año. Las monedas de oro, los certificados de acciones, las joyas de la familia, así como los documentos de valor es lo que normalmente se guarda en estas cajas fuertes. Estas cajas sirven, sobre todo, de protección contra el fuego y el robo. 4, record 5, Spanish, - caja%20de%20caudales
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-01-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Radio Broadcasting
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cabinet 1, record 6, English, cabinet
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The housing for a radio receiver, television receiver, or other piece of electronic equipment. 1, record 6, English, - cabinet
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Radiodiffusion
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- coffret
1, record 6, French, coffret
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- coffre 1, record 6, French, coffre
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le coffret ou le coffre (question de dimensions) contenant le haut-parleur lui-même, c'est-à-dire le transducteur, sorte de «moteur acoustique», s'appelle, faute de mieux, enceinte acoustique. 1, record 6, French, - coffret
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-09-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Home Furniture
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- chest
1, record 7, English, chest
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A box with a lid used especially for the safekeeping of belongings. 2, record 7, English, - chest
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier domestique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 7, French, coffre
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Meuble de rangement en forme de caisse qui s'ouvre en soulevant le couvercle. 2, record 7, French, - coffre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Différence entre coffre et caisse : le couvercle d'un coffre pivote tandis que celui de la caisse s'enlève. 3, record 7, French, - coffre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-05-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- coffin
1, record 8, English, coffin
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] wooden frame around the bed of an early wooden press. 1, record 8, English, - coffin
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 8, French, coffre
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Assemblage] de quatre pièces de bois de quatre doigts de hauteur et de trois doigts d'épaisseur, dans lequel est enchâssé le marbre. 1, record 8, French, - coffre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-12-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- box
1, record 9, English, box
proposal
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 9, French, coffre
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- caleta
1, record 9, Spanish, caleta
feminine noun, Colombia
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tipo de caja que usan los rebeldes para esconder droga en la tierra. 1, record 9, Spanish, - caleta
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-09-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- bin
1, record 10, English, bin
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 10, French, coffre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coffre : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 10, French, - coffre
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-06-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Solar Energy
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- collector box
1, record 11, English, collector%20box
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- enclosure 2, record 11, English, enclosure
correct
- casing 3, record 11, English, casing
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(In a flat-plate collector) a container enclosing cover plate, heat transfer element, absorber, insulation etc. The assembly is usually weatherproof, preventing dust, wind and water from coming in contact with the absorber plate, tubes and insulation. 3, record 11, English, - collector%20box
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The collector is enclosed in a box called enclosure, that holds the components together, protects them from the weather, and facilitates installation of the collector on a roof or appropriate frame. 4, record 11, English, - collector%20box
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The collector box provides the necessary support structure for all the collector components. Most commercial collector frames are fabricated from extruded aluminum. 5, record 11, English, - collector%20box
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to CSA and AFNOR standards, the "enclosed box" does not include the cover plate of the solar collector. 6, record 11, English, - collector%20box
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Énergie solaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 11, French, coffre
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- coffre du capteur 2, record 11, French, coffre%20du%20capteur
correct, masculine noun
- coque 3, record 11, French, coque
correct, feminine noun
- boîtier 4, record 11, French, bo%C3%AEtier
masculine noun
- boîtier du capteur 5, record 11, French, bo%C3%AEtier%20du%20capteur
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boîtier d'un capteur solaire qui a pour objectif de rendre solidaire tous les éléments et de les protéger. 6, record 11, French, - coffre
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
N'étant pas soumis à des conditions particulièrement rigoureuses, le coffre est réalisé dans de multiples matériaux plastiques (polyester armé de fibres de verre, ABS thermoformé, etc.) ou métallique (acier galvanisé, acier inox, aluminium, etc.). 6, record 11, French, - coffre
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon les normes CSA et AFNOR, le «coffre» comprend toutes les pièces qui forment l'enveloppe du capteur, à l'exclusion du couvercle transparent. 7, record 11, French, - coffre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-05-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Antique Furniture (Museums and Heritage)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- flat-topped chest 1, record 12, English, flat%2Dtopped%20chest
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sturdy box with a lid and often a lock, used for storage and protection of articles. 1, record 12, English, - chest
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The chest is entirely of pine with the decoration painted upon it, in very gay colours. (The Pine Furniture of Early Canada, 1929, p. 36). 2, record 12, English, - chest
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Meubles anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 12, French, coffre
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Meuble en forme de caisse, s'ouvrant par un couvercle, où l'on range toutes sortes d'objets (linge, vêtements, vaisselle, etc.) 2, record 12, French, - coffre
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au XVIIe siècle, le coffre était apporté par la mariée, en trousseau; elle y rangeait son linge, ses vêtements, ses dentelles, ses bijoux. 3, record 12, French, - coffre
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- valise
1, record 13, French, valise
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- coffre 1, record 13, French, coffre
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-10-04
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- lock case 1, record 14, English, lock%20case
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a receptacle, usually metallic, containing the lock mechanism. 1, record 14, English, - lock%20case
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- coffre 1, record 14, French, coffre
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boîte renfermant le mécanisme de la serrure. 1, record 14, French, - coffre
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1982-05-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- well
1, record 15, English, well
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 15, French, coffre
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- puisard 1, record 15, French, puisard
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coffre dans le contexte d'un «well-deck», puisard dans le sens d'un puits servant à l'écoulement et le pompage d'eaux de cales, de fuite...etc. 1, record 15, French, - coffre
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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