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CHEERFUL [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Old Age
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- old age
1, record 1, English, old%20age
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- golden age 2, record 1, English, golden%20age
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Home for the Aged [Toronto]. The results [are] improved health and vitality, regained use of muscles, more cheerful attitudes, the development of new skills and interests, new friendships. As one reporter said of the participants, "They enjoy old age". 3, record 1, English, - old%20age
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- troisième âge
1, record 1, French, troisi%C3%A8me%20%C3%A2ge
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vieillesse 2, record 1, French, vieillesse
correct, feminine noun
- âge d'or 3, record 1, French, %C3%A2ge%20d%27or
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est la montée des «vieux jeunes», comme les gérontologues appellent maintenant les personnes du troisième âge, qui ont entre 65 et 74 ans, par opposition aux «vieux vieux» (75 à 84 ans) et aux «grands vieillards» (85 ans et plus). Ces derniers [...] dans les décennies à venir, seront seuls considérés comme «gens âgés». 1, record 1, French, - troisi%C3%A8me%20%C3%A2ge
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de la ancianidad
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- vejez
1, record 1, Spanish, vejez
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ancianidad 2, record 1, Spanish, ancianidad
correct, feminine noun
- adultez tardía 1, record 1, Spanish, adultez%20tard%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
- tercera edad 3, record 1, Spanish, tercera%20edad
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Último período de la vida ordinaria del hombre. 2, record 1, Spanish, - vejez
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Como ocurre con los otros estadios de la vida no hay una edad exacta para indicar cuando termina la adultez media y comienza la vejez, pues la diversidad de personas y su estado de salud dificulta esta división; sin embargo se ha elegido arbitrariamente los 65 años como la edad en que comienza la adultez tardía, por que en muchos países, es la edad en que las personas comienzan a recibir los beneficios del seguro social. 1, record 1, Spanish, - vejez
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-10-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Education Theory and Methods
- Training of Personnel
- Collaboration with the OQLF
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- interactive content
1, record 2, English, interactive%20content
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The content of a website or application that is provided to a user based on their active participation. 2, record 2, English, - interactive%20content
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The company] designed interactive content with an emphasis on a cheerful user interface, easily understood icons and simplified text in large font sizes. The goal was to create an environment where the users were comfortable discovering information for themselves. 3, record 2, English, - interactive%20content
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Collaboration avec l'OQLF
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contenu interactif
1, record 2, French, contenu%20interactif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contenu d'un site Web ou d'une application qui découle de la participation active d'un utilisateur. 2, record 2, French, - contenu%20interactif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
- Capacitación del personal
- Colaboración con la OQLF
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- contenido interactivo
1, record 2, Spanish, contenido%20interactivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-04-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Psychology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- habromania
1, record 3, English, habromania
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... insanity in which the delusions are of a cheerful or gay character. 1, record 3, English, - habromania
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Psychologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- habromanie
1, record 3, French, habromanie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trouble psychologique qui se traduit par le désir de toujours paraître gai. 2, record 3, French, - habromanie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos mentales
- Psicología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- habromanía
1, record 3, Spanish, habroman%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estado de alienación caracterizado por una alegría constante. 1, record 3, Spanish, - habroman%C3%ADa
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- good nature
1, record 4, English, good%20nature
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cheerful, obliging disposition. 1, record 4, English, - good%20nature
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bonhommie
1, record 4, French, bonhommie
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bonhomie 1, record 4, French, bonhomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Simplicité dans les manières, unie à la bonté du cœur. 1, record 4, French, - bonhommie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «bonhommie». 1, record 4, French, - bonhommie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bonhommie : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 4, French, - bonhommie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-06-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symposium Titles
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Winterlude
1, record 5, English, Winterlude
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fun is waiting for the whole family : the Rideau Canal Skateway, magnificient snow and ice sculptures, energetic rhythms of American Express Snowbowl and Snowflake Kingdom, the biggest snow playground on the continent. Don’t miss all this, the cheerful Ice Hogs, and more, at the greatest winter celebration in North America. 1, record 5, English, - Winterlude
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de symposiums
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Bal de Neige
1, record 5, French, Bal%20de%20Neige
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plaisir assuré pour toute la famille : la patinoire du canal Rideau, de magnifiques sculptures sur glace et sur neige, les rythmes explosifs de la Scène nordique American Express et le Domaine de flocons, le plus grand terrain de jeu de neige du continent. Tout cela, et bien plus encore, en compagnie des joyeuses glamottes, à la plus importante fête hivernale de l'Amérique du Nord! 2, record 5, French, - Bal%20de%20Neige
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-03-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Protection of Life
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lug
1, record 6, English, lug
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- lug tread 2, record 6, English, lug%20tread
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ridge or welt that helps to provide traction, as on a tire or the sole of a shoe. 1, record 6, English, - lug
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These cheerful Ladybug Shoes are 100 percent waterproof for drizzly days in the garden, with a serious lug tread for a secure grip on wet, slippery ground. 2, record 6, English, - lug
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- relief
1, record 6, French, relief
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une bonne semelle ou un bon pneu doivent être plats avec un relief en forme de zigzag. 1, record 6, French, - relief
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-07-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Trade Fairs, Exhibitions, and Shows
- Sales (Marketing)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- open-air market
1, record 7, English, open%2Dair%20market
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The historic market town of Skipton is famous for its open-air market, one of the best in the country. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, the town's High Street is filled with a variety of stalls, cheerful bustle and friendly banter. 1, record 7, English, - open%2Dair%20market
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Salons, foires et expositions (Commerce)
- Vente
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- marché de plein air
1, record 7, French, march%C3%A9%20de%20plein%20air
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'étude de Bérénice nous apprend autre chose, de bien plus subtil. Ses conclusions mettent en avant la complémentarité des trois pôles du quartier : la rue Gambetta, les halles et le marché de plein air, le plus grand de France avec, d'après l'étude, ses 10 000 poulets rôtis vendus chaque dimanche matin, jusqu'à 50 000 personnes fréquentant le marché les gros dimanches d'été. 2, record 7, French, - march%C3%A9%20de%20plein%20air
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-07-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Flowers and Ornamentals (Horticulture)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- flowery pot 1, record 8, English, flowery%20pot
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Containers of colorful annuals placed on the staircase which provide a cheerful greeting and a visual transition from garden to home. 1, record 8, English, - flowery%20pot
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Floriculture
- Architecture paysagère
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- potée fleurie
1, record 8, French, pot%C3%A9e%20fleurie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des produits de base utiles aux producteurs spécialisés en horticulture ornementale pour les potées fleuries et les plantes vertes. 2, record 8, French, - pot%C3%A9e%20fleurie
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Élément décoratif utilisé dans les jardins de rocailles ou les jardins paysagers. 3, record 8, French, - pot%C3%A9e%20fleurie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-01-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- elevated mood
1, record 9, English, elevated%20mood
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mood that is more cheerful than normal, it does not necessarily imply pathology. 2, record 9, English, - elevated%20mood
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- humeur euphorique
1, record 9, French, humeur%20euphorique
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- humeur exaltée 2, record 9, French, humeur%20exalt%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
euphorie : Impression intense de bien-être général, pouvant aller jusqu'à un état de surexcitation (surtout chez des malades mentaux ou drogués). 3, record 9, French, - humeur%20euphorique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cheerful 1, record 10, English, cheerful
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For this purpose the best strategy is always to maintain a cheerful countenance and... 1, record 10, English, - cheerful
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bonne contenance
1, record 10, French, bonne%20contenance
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans cet ordre d'idées, la meilleure tactique consiste à toujours faire bonne contenance et [...]. (SAM 271) 1, record 10, French, - bonne%20contenance
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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