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ELAN [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Arts and Culture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- English-Language Arts Network
1, record 1, English, English%2DLanguage%20Arts%20Network
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ELAN 2, record 1, English, ELAN
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ELAN(English-Language Arts Network) is a not-for-profit organization that connects, supports, and creates opportunities for Quebec' s English-speaking artists and arts communities. ELAN members are individuals and organizations from a wide array of artistic disciplines, cultural and geographic backgrounds, and linguistic and cultural communities. Together this network reflects an evolving Quebec identity and celebrates the province's cultural, artistic, and social diversity. 3, record 1, English, - English%2DLanguage%20Arts%20Network
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Arts et Culture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- English-Language Arts Network
1, record 1, French, English%2DLanguage%20Arts%20Network
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ELAN 2, record 1, French, ELAN
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- backswing
1, record 2, English, backswing
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- back swing 2, record 2, English, back%20swing
correct
- take back 3, record 2, English, take%20back
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The preparatory phase of a stroke in which the racket is drawn back from the ready position before it is swung forward; take back of a swing. 3, record 2, English, - backswing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Swinging the racket back and behind the body builds up the power and rhythm of a stroke. 4, record 2, English, - backswing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Caution : the Spanish term "recorrido" is generic. In its most basic meaning the term denotes the path of a moving object(=trajectory, flight), whether it be a racquet, a ball or even a human body(=route, course). In some contexts, it is obvious that "recorrido" refers to the «swing» of a racquet as it comes in contact with the ball. In other cases, other more precise English equivalents-backswing, upswing, downswing, follow through, route-are recommended. Furthermore, in English one speaks of the "flight" or "trajectory"(=ES : vuelo, trayectoria o recorrido; FR : trajectoire) of the ball, the "path"(=ES : trayectoria; FR :élan) of the(racquet) swing, and the "path" or "route"(=ES : recorrido) of a person. 3, record 2, English, - backswing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As soon as he lowers his racket head in that telltale low backswing, you can see that he’s going to lob. 5, record 2, English, - backswing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Compact backswings and short, smooth stokes are best [if you want to use the new Dunlop Max Enforcer tennis racquet]. 5, record 2, English, - backswing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Big, controlled, efficient, full, high, loop, quick, rhythmic, short backswing. 3, record 2, English, - backswing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
To shorten a backswing. 3, record 2, English, - backswing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 PHR
On the backswing. 3, record 2, English, - backswing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 PHR
Backswing segment. 3, record 2, English, - backswing
Record 2, Key term(s)
- take-back
- takeback
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- élan arrière
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9lan%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- boucle 2, record 2, French, boucle
correct, feminine noun
- préparation 3, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9paration
correct, feminine noun
- geste de préparation 4, record 2, French, geste%20de%20pr%C3%A9paration
correct, masculine noun
- élan préparatoire 5, record 2, French, %C3%A9lan%20pr%C3%A9paratoire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élan donné à la raquette soit par le corps, le bras, ou le poignet vers l'arrière pour préparer l'élan avant. Partie initiale de tout swing. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9lan%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prenez très peu d'élan arrière (les épaules tournent légèrement). 6, record 2, French, - %C3%A9lan%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Regardez bien la balle. Faites un geste de préparation court, sinon vous serez en retard. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9lan%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Grand, léger élan arrière. Élan arrière complet, serré. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9lan%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Diminuer l'élan arrière. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9lan%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Ampleur, amplitude de la préparation. Préparation brève. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9lan%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- preparación atrás
1, record 2, Spanish, preparaci%C3%B3n%20atr%C3%A1s
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- recorrido 2, record 2, Spanish, recorrido
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción o efecto de conducir el brazo hacia atrás. Preparación del golpe. 3, record 2, Spanish, - preparaci%C3%B3n%20atr%C3%A1s
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se trata de un brazo o una raqueta. 3, record 2, Spanish, - preparaci%C3%B3n%20atr%C3%A1s
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] al producirse un alargamiento del recorrido de la raqueta tras de la pelota, lo que estamos haciendo es prolongar un mayor dominio, es algo así como el acompañamiento en un trayecto de la pelota [...] 2, record 2, Spanish, - preparaci%C3%B3n%20atr%C3%A1s
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En el golpe de revés recuérdese que la mano izquierda no debe soltarse hasta el momento en que empieza el recorrido de la raqueta de atrás hacia adelante, para efectuar el contacto con la pelota y posteriormente la terminación. [...] Como decíamos estamos en posición de preparado, iniciamos el recorrido con la pierna izquierda [...] 2, record 2, Spanish, - preparaci%C3%B3n%20atr%C3%A1s
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Excesiva preparación atrás, que hace perder un tiempo muy valioso. 1, record 2, Spanish, - preparaci%C3%B3n%20atr%C3%A1s
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Realizar un recorrido (hacia atrás). 3, record 2, Spanish, - preparaci%C3%B3n%20atr%C3%A1s
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-06-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Internet and Telematics
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- e-training service
1, record 3, English, e%2Dtraining%20service
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- online training service 2, record 3, English, online%20training%20service
correct
- electronic training service 3, record 3, English, electronic%20training%20service
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trainingfox’s application service provider (ASP) platform provides a readily accessible e-Training service that includes immediate access to a broad range of courses, a full suite of applications to help organizations develop, configure and manage their training programs, a stimulating learning environment for students and powerful real-time monitoring. 1, record 3, English, - e%2Dtraining%20service
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
We hope this new online training service will be an excellent training resource for all our IT contractors and reflect the commitment of Elan to the ongoing skills development of our contract staff. 2, record 3, English, - e%2Dtraining%20service
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Internet et télématique
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- service de formation en ligne
1, record 3, French, service%20de%20formation%20en%20ligne
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Cégep de Trois-Rivières et son service de la formation continue en partenariat avec neuf autres institutions membres du réseau collégial offrent aux individus et entreprises de la région un service de formation en ligne (e-formation aussi connu sous l'acronyme anglais e-learning) sous la bannière «le-formateur.com». 1, record 3, French, - service%20de%20formation%20en%20ligne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Capacitación del personal
- Internet y telemática
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- servicio de formación en línea
1, record 3, Spanish, servicio%20de%20formaci%C3%B3n%20en%20l%C3%ADnea
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1979-10-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Argentine tango
1, record 4, English, Argentine%20tango
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
International dance-set pattern(...) The Argentine Tango should be skated with strong edges and considerable amount of "élan". Strong flow and fast travel over the ice are essential and must be achieved without obvious effort or pushing. 1, record 4, English, - Argentine%20tango
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tango argentin 1, record 4, French, tango%20argentin
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Danse internationale sur tracé prescrit (...) Le tango argentin s'exécute sur carres fortes et avec beaucoup d'élan. Un mouvement puissant et un déplacement rapide sur la glace sont essentiels et doivent être réalisés sans effort ni poussée manifestes. 1, record 4, French, - tango%20argentin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 4, French, - tango%20argentin
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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