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HOSTEL [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tourist Lodging
- Hotel Industry (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- youth hostel
1, record 1, English, youth%20hostel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hostel 2, record 1, English, hostel
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of a system of supervised inexpensive lodgings or shelters for use by youth esp. on hiking or bicycling trips. 2, record 1, English, - youth%20hostel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
youth hostel : term used by Parks Canada. 3, record 1, English, - youth%20hostel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hébergement (Tourisme)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- auberge de jeunesse
1, record 1, French, auberge%20de%20jeunesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Établissement hôtelier d'une ville destiné à loger et nourrir les jeunes en voyage à prix réduit. 2, record 1, French, - auberge%20de%20jeunesse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les auberges de jeunesse reçoivent des hôtes, affiliés à de grands mouvements de jeunesse, dans un cadre dépouillé de tout luxe et même de confort matériel. 3, record 1, French, - auberge%20de%20jeunesse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
auberge de jeunesse : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 4, record 1, French, - auberge%20de%20jeunesse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alojamiento (Turismo)
- Hotelería (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- albergue de juventud
1, record 1, Spanish, albergue%20de%20juventud
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- albergue juvenil 2, record 1, Spanish, albergue%20juvenil
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Hotel Industry (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- night maid
1, record 2, English, night%20maid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- evening maid 2, record 2, English, evening%20maid
- housekeeping turndown attendant 3, record 2, English, housekeeping%20turndown%20attendant
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] night maid devotes most of her time to turndown service and to providing extra towels, and she attends to any guest needs. 4, record 2, English, - night%20maid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
When "turning down" it is assumed that a night maid will carry out the following work, as well as the actual turning down of the bed....(Hotel, Hostel and Hospital Housekeeping, 1982, p. 56). 3, record 2, English, - night%20maid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
housekeeping turndown attendant: On-line Training Program, 1991. 3, record 2, English, - night%20maid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- femme de chambre de nuit
1, record 2, French, femme%20de%20chambre%20de%20nuit
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- préposée aux chambres de nuit 2, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20aux%20chambres%20de%20nuit
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Employée qui assure la permanence durant la nuit pour le service d'entretien ménager et qui peut, le cas échéant, apporter aux clients des couvertures, des serviettes, etc. Relève de la gouvernante. 3, record 2, French, - femme%20de%20chambre%20de%20nuit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Tourism (General)
- Tourist Lodging
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- housefather
1, record 3, English, housefather
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A man responsible for a group of young people, as students, living in a dormitory, hostel, [or other. ] 2, record 3, English, - housefather
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Tourisme (Généralités)
- Hébergement (Tourisme)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- père aubergiste
1, record 3, French, p%C3%A8re%20aubergiste
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2024-03-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Tourist Lodging
- Tourism (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- houseparent
1, record 4, English, houseparent
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of a married couple responsible for a group of young people, as students, living in a dormitory, hostel, [or other, ] sometimes acting solely as an advisor, but often serving as host or hostess, chaperon, housekeeper, [or other. ] 1, record 4, English, - houseparent
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Hébergement (Tourisme)
- Tourisme (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- parent aubergiste
1, record 4, French, parent%20aubergiste
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-02-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Singing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Les Folkloriques de Tadoussac
1, record 5, English, Les%20Folkloriques%20de%20Tadoussac
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the year 2000, "les Fêtes du 400ième"(Tadoussac' s 400th anniversary committee) and Tadoussac' s Youth Hostel jointly created the first edition of this event and since then, this festival is spreading its roots inside the rich, ancestral and enchanting land of Tadoussac. 1, record 5, English, - Les%20Folkloriques%20de%20Tadoussac
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Chant
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Les Folkloriques de Tadoussac
1, record 5, French, Les%20Folkloriques%20de%20Tadoussac
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En l'an 2000, le 400ième anniversaire de Tadoussac conjointement à l'aide fournie par l'Auberge de Jeunesse furent les précurseurs de la lancée de cet événement et depuis ce temps, ce jeune festival prend racine à l'intérieur même de ces ancestrales, riches et enchanteresses terres de Tadoussac. C'est d'ailleurs à travers ce partage privilégié et ces expériences uniques entre la musique, les chants, la danse et le vécu des artistes que notre folklore revit. Le festival des Folkloriques fait tout en son œuvre pour conserver notre folklore mais aussi d'étendre ses racines [...] d'aller à la rencontre de la richesse et de la couleur des traditions et de découvrir que sous le feuillage musical que toutes les racines se croisent et s'entrecroisent pour finalement se rejoindre! Faire revivre nos traditions à travers différents secteurs d'activités tel que la musique, la danse et la tradition orale (contes, conférences, etc.). 1, record 5, French, - Les%20Folkloriques%20de%20Tadoussac
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-02-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Hotel Industry (General)
- Social Organization
- Sociology of Recreation
- Culture (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- young workers' hostel
1, record 6, English, young%20workers%27%20hostel
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A residential centre for young men or women beginning working life in an industrial area. 1, record 6, English, - young%20workers%27%20hostel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cultural and recreational activities are organized in which non-residents may participate. 1, record 6, English, - young%20workers%27%20hostel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
young worker's hostel : reproduced from Terminology of Adult Education with the permission of the International Bureau of Education. 2, record 6, English, - young%20workers%27%20hostel
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
- Organisation sociale
- Sociologie des loisirs
- Culture (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- foyer de jeunes travailleurs
1, record 6, French, foyer%20de%20jeunes%20travailleurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centre résidentiel pour les jeunes gens et jeunes filles qui prennent leur premier emploi dans une zone industrielle. 1, record 6, French, - foyer%20de%20jeunes%20travailleurs
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On y organise des activités culturelles et récréatives, dont peuvent profiter aussi les non-résidents. 1, record 6, French, - foyer%20de%20jeunes%20travailleurs
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
foyer de jeunes travailleurs : reproduit de Terminologie de l'éducation des adultes avec la permission du Bureau international d'éducation. 2, record 6, French, - foyer%20de%20jeunes%20travailleurs
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hotelería (Generalidades)
- Organización social
- Sociología de la recreación
- Cultura (Generalidades)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- residencia para jóvenes trabajadores
1, record 6, Spanish, residencia%20para%20j%C3%B3venes%20trabajadores
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centro residencial para jóvenes (hombres o mujeres) que comienzan su vida laboral en un sector industrial. Actividades de naturaleza cultural y recreativa son organizadas a las cuales se invitan personas no residentes. 2, record 6, Spanish, - residencia%20para%20j%C3%B3venes%20trabajadores
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Primera residencia para jóvenes trabajadores en Barcelona. [...] La entidad francesa ha sido la impulsora de la idea [...] basándose en su experiencia como responsable de once residencias en París y alrededores, destinadas a mayores de edad de hasta 25 años que acaban de llegar a la capital buscando trabajos temporales. 1, record 6, Spanish, - residencia%20para%20j%C3%B3venes%20trabajadores
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-02-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Sports (General)
- Disabled Sports
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Olympic and Paralympic Village Whistler
1, record 7, English, Olympic%20and%20Paralympic%20Village%20Whistler
correct, Canada, British Columbia
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Olympic and Paralympic Village Whistler is located in the scenic Cheakamus Valley in a newly constructed community. Housing in the village will be a mixture of apartments, townhomes and hostel accommodation. All Whistler competition venues will be less than a 30-minute drive from the Village. A short shuttle ride will take athletes to the heart of Whistler and the site of the nightly medal presentations, live sites and ceremonies at the Whistler Olympic/Paralympic Celebration Plaza in the town's centre. 2, record 7, English, - Olympic%20and%20Paralympic%20Village%20Whistler
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Whistler Olympic and Paralympic Village Whistler
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Sports (Généralités)
- Sports adaptés
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Village olympique et paralympique de Whistler
1, record 7, French, Village%20olympique%20et%20paralympique%20de%20Whistler
correct, masculine noun, Canada, British Columbia
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Village olympique et paralympique de Whistler se trouve dans la pittoresque vallée Cheakamus, dans une communauté nouvellement construite. En termes de logement, le Village olympique et paralympique de Whistler propose un mélange d'appartements, de maisons en rangée et d'auberges. Tous les sites de compétition à Whistler se trouvent à moins de 30 minutes de route du village. Les athlètes n'auront qu'à faire une courte randonnée en navette pour se rendre : au cœur de Whistler, où se déroulera la remise des médailles tous les soirs; à des spectacles en direct; et aux cérémonies qui auront lieu au Site de célébration olympique/paralympique de Whistler, situé en plein centre-ville 2, record 7, French, - Village%20olympique%20et%20paralympique%20de%20Whistler
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-02-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- provide food
1, record 8, English, provide%20food
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When someone has no permanent residence, the Act provides that the person's temporary quarters at registration time – a shelter, a hostel or other place that provides food, lodging or social services – may be considered the place where the person is ordinarily resident. 1, record 8, English, - provide%20food
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- offrir le couvert
1, record 8, French, offrir%20le%20couvert
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand une personne n'a pas de résidence permanente, la Loi stipule que son lieu d'habitation temporaire au moment de l'inscription – un refuge, un centre d'accueil ou tout autre établissement offrant le gîte, le couvert ou d'autres services sociaux – peut être considéré comme son lieu de résidence habituelle. 1, record 8, French, - offrir%20le%20couvert
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-08-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of the Family
- Social Problems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hostel
1, record 9, English, hostel
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In English, "hostel" may be used to refer to either a place where abusive spouses reside while receiving treatment or to a large shelter for abused women and their children. 1, record 9, English, - hostel
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie de la famille
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- résidence
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9sidence
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «résidence» est réservé aux agresseurs tandis que l'expression «maison d'hébergement» décrit les foyers qui accueillent les femmes battues et leurs enfants. 1, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9sidence
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de la familia
- Problemas sociales
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- residencia
1, record 9, Spanish, residencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-03-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Urban Housing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- student housing project
1, record 10, English, student%20housing%20project
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a project undertaken to provide students and their families with housing accommodation of the hostel or dormitory type or in the form of a housing project, including such other facilities in connection therewith as are, in the opinion of the Corporation, necessary for the operation of the project. 1, record 10, English, - student%20housing%20project
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ensemble d'habitation destiné à des étudiants.
1, record 10, French, ensemble%20d%27habitation%20destin%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20des%20%C3%A9tudiants%2E
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble d'habitation ou facilités de logement de type de foyer ou pension destinés aux étudiants et à leur famille, y compris les autres services y afférents qui, de l'avis de la Société, sont nécessaires à leur exploitation. 1, record 10, French, - ensemble%20d%27habitation%20destin%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20des%20%C3%A9tudiants%2E
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-11-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Furniture (Various)
- Hotel Industry (General)
- Tourist Lodging
- Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- foldaway bed 1, record 11, English, foldaway%20bed
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- fold-away bed 2, record 11, English, fold%2Daway%20bed
- closet bed 1, record 11, English, closet%20bed
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Foldaway beds... fold vertically(or horizontally) into the wall to give the impression of a cupboard.(Hotel, Hostel and Hospital Housekeeping, 1982). 1, record 11, English, - foldaway%20bed
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier divers
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
- Hébergement (Tourisme)
- Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- lit escamotable
1, record 11, French, lit%20escamotable
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est pour ainsi dire invisible dans la journée. Très facile à manipuler, il reste en équilibre dans n'importe quelle position. Ouvert, il a l'aspect d'un lit traditionnel. (Revue technique équip'hôtel, 04/92, p. 74). 2, record 11, French, - lit%20escamotable
Record 11, Key term(s)
- lit-armoire
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-04-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd
1, record 12, English, Little%20Brothers%20of%20the%20Good%20Shepherd
correct, Ontario
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objectives of the organization, which is established in Hamilton, Ontario, are to organize housing for battered women and children; residence for homeless youth; men's hostel; food bank and food line; and to invite speaker on topics dealing with violence and abuse. 1, record 12, English, - Little%20Brothers%20of%20the%20Good%20Shepherd
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Petits Frères du Bon-Pasteur
1, record 12, French, Petits%20Fr%C3%A8res%20du%20Bon%2DPasteur
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi à Hamilton (Ontario). 1, record 12, French, - Petits%20Fr%C3%A8res%20du%20Bon%2DPasteur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-09-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- townsite
1, record 13, English, townsite
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are seven hostels in the park, including the new hostel in Banff Townsite. 2, record 13, English, - townsite
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 3, record 13, English, - townsite
Record 13, Key term(s)
- town site
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du territoire
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- lotissement urbain
1, record 13, French, lotissement%20urbain
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On dénombre dans le parc Banff sept auberges, y compris la nouvelle auberge située dans le lotissement urbain de Banff. 2, record 13, French, - lotissement%20urbain
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 13, French, - lotissement%20urbain
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1995-02-23
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- domiciliary hostel
1, record 14, English, domiciliary%20hostel
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- hostel 2, record 14, English, hostel
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accommodation, usually for a group with special needs, providing the service of a warden responsible for the welfare of the residents. 3, record 14, English, - domiciliary%20hostel
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are ... probation hostels, hostels for ex-prisoners, and for the mentally ill ... 3, record 14, English, - domiciliary%20hostel
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In the context of family violence, "hostel" may be used to refer to either a place where abusive spouses reside while receiving treatment or to a large shelter for abused women and their children. 4, record 14, English, - domiciliary%20hostel
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- foyer
1, record 14, French, foyer
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent approuvé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des services sociaux. 2, record 14, French, - foyer
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans le contexte de la violence familial, le terme «résidence» est réservé aux agresseurs tandis que l'expression «maison d'hébergement» décrit les foyers qui accueillent les femmes battues et leurs enfants. 3, record 14, French, - foyer
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1994-10-24
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- bail hostel
1, record 15, English, bail%20hostel
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- bail house 2, record 15, English, bail%20house
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Housing provided for those homeless offenders who are remanded in custody. 3, record 15, English, - bail%20hostel
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The first bail hostel was established with the financial backing of a private citizen and operated by the Salvation Army. The hostel would accept only first-time offenders. The rationale for operating such hostels was that it was felt that those who were remanded in custody because of their lack of a home were punished more than those who had such accommodation. 4, record 15, English, - bail%20hostel
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- foyer pour personnes en liberté sous caution
1, record 15, French, foyer%20pour%20personnes%20en%20libert%C3%A9%20sous%20caution
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- foyer de cautionnement 2, record 15, French, foyer%20de%20cautionnement
avoid, anglicism, see observation, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «foyer de cautionnement» que l'on trouve dans certains écrits est une traduction littérale de «bail hostel». 2, record 15, French, - foyer%20pour%20personnes%20en%20libert%C3%A9%20sous%20caution
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1983-03-03
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- combined self-contained and hostel accommodation 1, record 16, English, combined%20self%2Dcontained%20and%20hostel%20accommodation
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One disadvantage mentioned was that combined self-contained and hostel accommodation segregates a large group of elderly people from the rest of the community. Some people even believed that to have the two kinds of dwelling-place in one project might foster an attitude of dependency in those occupying the self-contained accommodation, who might come to want all the services provided to those in the hostel. 1, record 16, English, - combined%20self%2Dcontained%20and%20hostel%20accommodation
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- ensemble mixte 1, record 16, French, ensemble%20mixte
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
construction où il y a à la fois des chambres ou des studios et des logements autonomes. 1, record 16, French, - ensemble%20mixte
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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