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FEMME CHEVAUX [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- horseman
1, record 1, English, horseman
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- horsewoman 2, record 1, English, horsewoman
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A man or woman knowing a lot about horses and skilled in riding, caring for or managing horses. 3, record 1, English, - horseman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since the purchase of a horse represents a large investment, it would be advisable to have a knowledgeable horseman examine the selected animal. The horseman, in turn, may consult with a veterinarian to determine the soundness of the animal. 4, record 1, English, - horseman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A horseman is not necessarily a horse owner. 3, record 1, English, - horseman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Plural: horsemen, horsewomen. 5, record 1, English, - horseman
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- homme de cheval
1, record 1, French, homme%20de%20cheval
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- homme de chevaux 2, record 1, French, homme%20de%20chevaux
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- professionnel du cheval 1, record 1, French, professionnel%20du%20cheval
correct, masculine noun
- professionnelle du cheval 3, record 1, French, professionnelle%20du%20cheval
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne, en général, qui connaît bien les chevaux, les monte, les entraîne et en prend soin. 3, record 1, French, - homme%20de%20cheval
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la source CTA-1F,1982, le terme «expert» rend «horseman» qui est aussi rendu par «homme de chevaux» en pages 2 et 13. L'expression «femme de cheval» ou «femme de chevaux» n'a pas encore été relevée. 3, record 1, French, - homme%20de%20cheval
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «homme de cheval» regroupe les éleveurs, les dresseurs, les pensionneurs, etc. 1, record 1, French, - homme%20de%20cheval
Record 1, Key term(s)
- femme de cheval
- femme de chevaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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