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HAVE STRONG VOICE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Semantics
- Education (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pragmatics
1, record 1, English, pragmatics
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The understanding that context influences [the] meaning [of a sentence]. 2, record 1, English, - pragmatics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A reader with a strong grasp of pragmatics understands that a sentence can have different meanings depending on the situation or context in which it is used, including, for example, the tone of voice of a speaker. For example, a sentence can be a mere statement, an affirmation, a warning, a promise, or a threat. 2, record 1, English, - pragmatics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sémantique
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pragmatique
1, record 1, French, pragmatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le fait de comprendre l'influence du contexte sur le sens transmis par une phrase. 2, record 1, French, - pragmatique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'élève qui possède des connaissances pragmatiques sait qu'une phrase peut signifier différentes choses selon la situation ou le contexte dans lequel elle est employée. Il peut s'agir d'un simple énoncé ou d'une affirmation, mais aussi d'un avertissement, d'une promesse, d'une menace ou d'autre chose. 2, record 1, French, - pragmatique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-01-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- have a strong voice
1, record 2, English, have%20a%20strong%20voice
verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since there are about 300 000 sports fishermen, they potentially have a strong voice in the debate as to the access to the fishery. 1, record 2, English, - have%20a%20strong%20voice
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pouvoir devenir des intervenants de poids 1, record 2, French, pouvoir%20devenir%20des%20intervenants%20de%20poids
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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