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FRENCH TABLE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pastries (Cooking)
- Culinary Techniques
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pièce montée
1, record 1, English, pi%C3%A8ce%20mont%C3%A9e
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The elaborate, lavish table decorations(both inedible and edible) popular at French grande cuisine banquets. 2, record 1, English, - pi%C3%A8ce%20mont%C3%A9e
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pâtisserie (Art culinaire)
- Techniques culinaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pièce montée
1, record 1, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20mont%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Apprêt de pâtisserie de grande taille, dressé d'une manière très ornementale, réalisé pour un repas d'apparat ou une fête, qui fournit généralement le thème de la décoration. 2, record 1, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20mont%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] La pièce montée reste de rigueur pour un mariage ou un baptême. [...] 2, record 1, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20mont%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
croquembouche : Pâtisserie, pièce montée formée de petits choux à la crème caramélisés. 3, record 1, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20mont%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Upward-Pushing Apparatus
- Automated Materials Handling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- positioning table
1, record 2, English, positioning%20table
correct, specific
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- elevating work table 2, record 2, English, elevating%20work%20table
correct, specific
- mechanical lift table 3, record 2, English, mechanical%20lift%20table
specific
- lift table 4, record 2, English, lift%20table
specific
- lifting table 5, record 2, English, lifting%20table
specific
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Positioning tables. These are essentially tables of adjustable height that are used to hold the work at the level at which it can be manipulated easily, safely, and efficiently. 1, record 2, English, - positioning%20table
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Industrial lifts. A wide range of mechanically, hydraulically, and electrically powered machines are classified simply as lifts .... They are adapted to such diverse operations as die handling and feeding sheets, bar stock, or lumber. ... Examples of industrial lifts. (a) Hydraulic elevating work table. 2, record 2, English, - positioning%20table
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The french term "table élévatrice" covers the two English concepts of "elevating work table" and "floor leveler". 6, record 2, English, - positioning%20table
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
for "lift table" : The pamphlet identification is MH-682 10M / BP / 673, which seems to indicate that it was released in June 1973. 6, record 2, English, - positioning%20table
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage agissant par poussée
- Manutention automatique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- table élévatrice
1, record 2, French, table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) système élévateur permettant d'élever verticalement un plateau par un dispositif de poussée (vérins, x de levage) placé sous ce plateau (...) [et] dont la fonction essentielle est d'élever des charges avec occasionnellement du personnel (...) 1, record 2, French, - table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Table élévatrice (...) Domaines d'application: Chargement ou déchargement de véhicules (...) Empilage et dépilage de matériaux en feuilles (...) Aménagement des postes de travail: élévation de la charge à usiner. 1, record 2, French, - table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) le terme "plates-formes élévatrices" est réservé aux matériels élevant essentiellement du personnel avec occasionnellement des charges. 1, record 2, French, - table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Upward-Pushing Apparatus
- Automated Materials Handling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- floor leveler
1, record 3, English, floor%20leveler
correct, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- floor leveller 2, record 3, English, floor%20leveller
correct, specific
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In some locations with differences in floor level between adjacent buildings, lifts take the form of broad platforms to serve as floor levelers to obviate the need for ramps. They are also used to raise and lower loads between the ground and the beds of carriers when no loading platform exists. 1, record 3, English, - floor%20leveler
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hydraulic lift floor leveler. ... Motor-driven floor leveler. 1, record 3, English, - floor%20leveler
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The french term "table élévatrice" covers the two english concepts of "floor leveler" and "elevating work table". 2, record 3, English, - floor%20leveler
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage agissant par poussée
- Manutention automatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- table élévatrice
1, record 3, French, table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) système élévateur permettant d'élever verticalement un plateau par un dispositif de poussée (vérins, x de levage) placé sous ce plateau (...) [et] dont la fonction essentielle est d'élever des charges avec occasionnellement du personnel (...) 1, record 3, French, - table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Table élévatrice (...) Domaines d'application: Chargement ou déchargement de véhicules (...) Les tables élévatrices sont alors le plus souvent encastrées soit dans les quais, soit devant un quai. 1, record 3, French, - table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) le terme "plates-formes élévatrices" est réservé aux matériels élevant essentiellement du personnel avec occasionnellement des charges. 1, record 3, French, - table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-11-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Transportation
- Data Banks and Databases
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- North American Transportation Statistics Database
1, record 4, English, North%20American%20Transportation%20Statistics%20Database
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- NATS Database 1, record 4, English, NATS%20Database
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Statistics On-Line Database presents information on transportation and transportation-related activities among Canada, the United States and Mexico, both within individual countries and between the countries. This database, presented in French, English, and Spanish is, accessible in table and time series formats, and covers twelve thematic areas, including transportation and the economy, transportation safety, transportation's impact on energy and the environment, passenger and freight activity, and transportation and trade. 1, record 4, English, - North%20American%20Transportation%20Statistics%20Database
Record 4, Key term(s)
- NATS
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Transports
- Banques et bases de données
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Statistiques des Transports en Amérique du Nord : base de données
1, record 4, French, Statistiques%20des%20Transports%20en%20Am%C3%A9rique%20du%20Nord%20%3A%20base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Base de données en direct sur les statistiques de transport en Amérique du Nord 1, record 4, French, Base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20en%20direct%20sur%20les%20statistiques%20de%20transport%20en%20Am%C3%A9rique%20du%20Nord
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Base de données en direct sur les statistiques de transport en Amérique du Nord contient des données sur le transport et les activités liées au transport au Canada, aux États-Unis et au Mexique, tant de façon particulière dans chaque pays qu'entre ceux-ci. Cette base de données, présentée en français, en anglais et en espagnol est accessible sous forme de tableaux et de séries chronologiques, et contient douze sections thématiques, dont les transports et l'économie, la sécurité des transports, les répercussions des transports sur l'énergie et l'environnement, le transport de passagers et de marchandises ainsi que les transports et le commerce 1, record 4, French, - Statistiques%20des%20Transports%20en%20Am%C3%A9rique%20du%20Nord%20%3A%20base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Base de données NATS
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de documentos y obras
- Transporte
- Bancos y bases de datos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Estadísticas del Transporte de América del Norte : Base de Datos
1, record 4, Spanish, Estad%C3%ADsticas%20del%20Transporte%20de%20Am%C3%A9rica%20del%20Norte%20%3A%20Base%20de%20Datos
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- Base de Datos en Línea de las Estadísticas del Transporte de América del Norte 1, record 4, Spanish, Base%20de%20Datos%20en%20L%C3%ADnea%20de%20las%20Estad%C3%ADsticas%20del%20Transporte%20de%20Am%C3%A9rica%20del%20Norte
correct
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Base de Datos en Línea de las Estadísticas del Transporte de América del Norte presenta información sobre el transporte y las actividades relacionadas con el transporte en Canadá, México y Estados Unidos, tanto dentro de cada país como entre los mismos. Presentada en español, francés e inglés y accesible en formato de cuadro o de serie cronológica, la base de datos abarca doce áreas temáticas que incluyen el transporte y la economía, la seguridad en el transporte, el impacto del transporte en la energía y el medio ambiente, las actividades de transporte de carga y de pasajeros, y el transporte y el comercio. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Estad%C3%ADsticas%20del%20Transporte%20de%20Am%C3%A9rica%20del%20Norte%20%3A%20Base%20de%20Datos
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Base de Datos NATS
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-04-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Heritage
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- National Round Table on Marketing Canadian Heritage Products and Services 1, record 5, English, National%20Round%20Table%20on%20Marketing%20Canadian%20Heritage%20Products%20and%20Services
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consultations organized by PCH in Ottawa, Dec. 2 and 3, 1996. 1, record 5, English, - National%20Round%20Table%20on%20Marketing%20Canadian%20Heritage%20Products%20and%20Services
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Summary of Discussions at the National Round Table(English and French versions in documentation centre of Heritage Translation Unit). 1, record 5, English, - National%20Round%20Table%20on%20Marketing%20Canadian%20Heritage%20Products%20and%20Services
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Patrimoine
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Table ronde nationale sur la promotion, le rayonnement et la commercialisation des produits et services du patrimoine culturel canadien
1, record 5, French, Table%20ronde%20nationale%20sur%20la%20promotion%2C%20le%20rayonnement%20et%20la%20commercialisation%20des%20produits%20et%20services%20du%20patrimoine%20culturel%20canadien
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Résumé des discussions tenues à la Table ronde nationale. 1, record 5, French, - Table%20ronde%20nationale%20sur%20la%20promotion%2C%20le%20rayonnement%20et%20la%20commercialisation%20des%20produits%20et%20services%20du%20patrimoine%20culturel%20canadien
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-01-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Bowling, Billiards and Other Ball Games
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- carom billiards
1, record 6, English, carom%20billiards
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An American form of billiards, sometimes called "French billiards", played usually by 2 players on a 9-foot by 4 1/2-foot or a 10-foot by 5-foot table, without pockets using a white, a spot white, and a red ball. The object of the game is to score points by driving the cue ball into each of the 2 object balls in succession. 2, record 6, English, - carom%20billiards
Record 6, Key term(s)
- French billiards
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Quilles, billards et autres jeux de boules
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- billard européen
1, record 6, French, billard%20europ%C3%A9en
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- billard sans blouse 1, record 6, French, billard%20sans%20blouse
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour la plupart des jeux de billard européen, on utilise trois billes : deux billes blanches et une bille rouge. L'une des billes blanches, pour la différencier de l'autre, est marquée de deux points de couleur, l'un sur chaque côté. (...) Dans la partie libre, le jeu consiste à faire en sorte que la bille de choc aille toucher aux deux autres billes sur le même coup de baguette (carambolage), et ce sans aucune restriction. 1, record 6, French, - billard%20europ%C3%A9en
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce que nous désignons en Amérique du Nord par le vocable "billard européen" constitue en fait une mauvaise appellation, car le billard sans blouse n'est pas pratiqué seulement en Europe mais un peu partout dans le monde. 1, record 6, French, - billard%20europ%C3%A9en
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1982-06-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Types of Restaurants
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ethnic restaurant 1, record 7, English, ethnic%20restaurant
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Specialized cuisine, ethnic food demand trend tin dining out.-Not too many years ago, when most North Americans thought of dining out, their idea of a gastronomic treat tended more often than not to beef, beef and more beef. Restaurants, of course, were quick to meet the demand. No self-respecting French menu was without tournedos Rossini, steak tartar or entrecôte au poivre flambé at table... The "in" thing, suddenly, is a craving for exotic ethnic dishes and specialized cuisine. 2, record 7, English, - ethnic%20restaurant
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Catégories de restaurants
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- restaurant exotique
1, record 7, French, restaurant%20exotique
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- restaurant de gastronomie nationale 2, record 7, French, restaurant%20de%20gastronomie%20nationale
- restaurant de cuisine nationale 2, record 7, French, restaurant%20de%20cuisine%20nationale
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Restaurant où l'on sert des plats typiques de la cuisine d'un pays étranger. 1, record 7, French, - restaurant%20exotique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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