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Record 1 2005-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personal Esthetics
CONT

Smooth one of the wax strips onto the skin in the direction of hair growth, ensuring that the skin is dry and free from irritation. Smooth it gently downwards to make sure it is properly stuck down. Do not allow the wax strip to remain on the skin for more than a few seconds. Holding the skin taut with one hand, rapidly remove the wax strip in one single action, pulling against the direction of hair growth. Always pull strip as parallel and as close to the skin as possible.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Esthétique et soins corporels
CONT

Pour le visage et les zones sensibles, les fines bandelettes de cire toutes prêtes sont vraiment épatantes. On trouve même des tailles adaptées aux zones délicates et difficiles d'accès (visage, aisselles ou maillot).

OBS

bandelette de cire : petite bande de cire utilisée pour le visage, par exemple.

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
  • Military Tactics
DEF

To deny the enemy free use of an area : on the one hand, by monitoring any enemy infiltration or movement inside that area; on the other hand, by taking action against him.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
  • Tactique militaire
DEF

Interdire à l'ennemi la libre disposition d'une zone : d'une part en suivant toute infiltration ou mouvement ennemi à l'intérieur de cette zone; d'autre part en agissant contre cet ennemi.

OBS

contrôler une zone : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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