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GRAND HALL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-01-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Winter Beerfest
1, record 1, English, Winter%20Beerfest
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Winter Beerfest has quickly become one of the Outaouais region's top tourist events. The Canadian Museum of Civilization's spectacular site and stunning architecture are sure to impress visitors to the... annual Winter Beerfest, which adds an urban vibe to the warm, welcoming atmosphere associated with local craft products. Besides beer and food tastings and seminars, the weekend program includes winter activities and live entertainment that will ramp up the momentum for the [next] Gatineau Beerfest... In the Grand Hall, the festival' s main venue, beer aficionados will be invited to sample a wide range of craft beers, enjoy music, and savour gourmet appetizers... 1, record 1, English, - Winter%20Beerfest
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Festibière d'hiver
1, record 1, French, Festibi%C3%A8re%20d%27hiver
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Festibière d'hiver s'avère [...] un incontournable du tourisme événementiel de la région de l'Outaouais. L'architecture et le site remarquable du Musée canadien des civilisations émerveilleront les festivaliers lors de cette [...] édition du Festibière d'hiver. Cet évènement réunit un style urbain et la convivialité habituellement associée aux produits artisanaux et du terroir. Il saura divertir grâce aux plaisirs d'hiver et à l'animation offerts sur le site, tout en faisant patienter jusqu'au prochain Festibière de Gatineau [...] La Grande Galerie, point central de la fête, sera l'endroit où les consommateurs de bières artisanales pourront se régaler au son de musique festive. 1, record 1, French, - Festibi%C3%A8re%20d%27hiver
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-10-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- International Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Africa Hall
1, record 2, English, Africa%20Hall
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Africa Hall is situated opposite the Grand Palace. It has been the seat of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The first African Heads of State Conference, which brought the Organization of African Unity(OAU) into being, was held in this building in 1963. Inside you will find one of the finest works of Afework Tekle, depicting the Africans of yesterday, today and tomorrow in their struggle for freedom and progress. 1, record 2, English, - Africa%20Hall
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Relations internationales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Africa Hall
1, record 2, French, Africa%20Hall
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Maison de l'Afrique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de edificios
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Palacio de África
1, record 2, Spanish, Palacio%20de%20%C3%81frica
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-05-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
- Heritage
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- grand landing
1, record 3, English, grand%20landing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Castle Ravenloft-Overview. Main Floor Entry. Great Entry. Guest Hall. Dining Hall... High Tower Staicase. Grand Landing... 1, record 3, English, - grand%20landing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
- Patrimoine
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- palier d'honneur
1, record 3, French, palier%20d%27honneur
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 portail d'entrée, le grand vestibule et le palier d'honneur. 1, record 3, French, - palier%20d%27honneur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-09-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Residential Architecture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- formal room
1, record 4, English, formal%20room
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The three-storey residence was planned as were most grand Victorian city houses, with the servants’ quarters and kitchen in the basement, formal rooms and a large hall on the ground floor, bedrooms and informal rooms for the family on the first floor, and additional bedrooms and storage space on the second floor. 1, record 4, English, - formal%20room
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Architecture d'habitation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- salle de réception
1, record 4, French, salle%20de%20r%C3%A9ception
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- salon 1, record 4, French, salon
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Salle réservée aux réceptions de caractère officiel. 1, record 4, French, - salle%20de%20r%C3%A9ception
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans un château, "Salle" ou "grande salle" : vaste pièce où ont lieu les réceptions, les fêtes. [Aussi] : Vaste pièce de réception où l'on recevait, dans une maison. Voir "salon" (terme moderne). 2, record 4, French, - salle%20de%20r%C3%A9ception
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
"Au rez-de-chaussée de la maison, la pièce la plus considérable était une salle... La salle est à la fois l'antichambre, le salon, le cabinet, le boudoir, la salle à manger". 2, record 4, French, - salle%20de%20r%C3%A9ception
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
"Salon" : pièce de réception (dans un logement privé). "Grand salon". "Petit salon". [Par extension :] Lieu de réunion, dans une maison, où l'on reçoit régulièrement; la société (mondains, artistes, personnalités diverses) qui s'y réunit. 2, record 4, French, - salle%20de%20r%C3%A9ception
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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