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DINING AREA [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cohousing
1, record 1, English, cohousing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- co-housing 2, record 1, English, co%2Dhousing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Cohousing] describes neighbourhoods that combine the autonomy of private dwellings with the advantages of shared resources and community living. 3, record 1, English, - cohousing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Residents usually own their individual homes, which are clustered around a "common house" with shared amenities. These amenities may include a kitchen and dining room, children's playroom, workshops, guest rooms, home office support, arts and crafts area, laundry and more. 3, record 1, English, - cohousing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cohabitat
1, record 1, French, cohabitat
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- habitat participatif 2, record 1, French, habitat%20participatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode d'habitation résultant d'une volonté commune d'habitants qui s'organisent pour concevoir, créer et gérer collectivement la combinaison d'espaces privatifs et d'espaces communs. 3, record 1, French, - cohabitat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Originaire du Danemark, le concept de «cohabitat» (co-housing en anglais) privilégie le «vivre en commun», sans ressembler pour autant à une commune! Chaque ménage vit dans son propre appartement mais partage plusieurs espaces communs et participe à la vie communautaire. 4, record 1, French, - cohabitat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
habitat participatif : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 avril 2023. 5, record 1, French, - cohabitat
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Viviendas (Urbanismo)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- covivienda
1, record 1, Spanish, covivienda
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- vivienda colaborativa 1, record 1, Spanish, vivienda%20colaborativa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Grupo de] viviendas particulares con generosos servicios comunes [...] cuyos habitantes forman una comunidad cohesionada por su forma de entender la vida. 1, record 1, Spanish, - covivienda
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
covivienda; vivienda colaborativa: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que el término inglés "cohousing" puede ser traducido en español por "covivienda" y "vivienda colaborativa". 1, record 1, Spanish, - covivienda
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Interior Design (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dinette
1, record 2, English, dinette
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- dining space 2, record 2, English, dining%20space
correct
- dining area 3, record 2, English, dining%20area
- dining alcove 4, record 2, English, dining%20alcove
- dining recess 5, record 2, English, dining%20recess
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dinette: A small space usually off a kitchen or pantry and often containing a built-in table and seats that is used for informal dining. 4, record 2, English, - dinette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Dinette: A small dining room, usually found in apartment buildings where space is limited. 6, record 2, English, - dinette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Dining alcove : a recess usually off a living room used as a dining area. 4, record 2, English, - dinette
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'intérieurs (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coin à manger
1, record 2, French, coin%20%C3%A0%20manger
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coin repas 2, record 2, French, coin%20repas
correct, masculine noun
- coin des repas 2, record 2, French, coin%20des%20repas
correct, masculine noun
- coin-repas 3, record 2, French, coin%2Drepas
correct, masculine noun
- recoin-repas 4, record 2, French, recoin%2Drepas
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- dînette 4, record 2, French, d%C3%AEnette
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la salle de séjour, jouxtant généralement la cuisine où les habitants d'un logement prennent habituellement leurs repas. 1, record 2, French, - coin%20%C3%A0%20manger
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Petit espace pour manger dans une maison. 4, record 2, French, - coin%20%C3%A0%20manger
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On dit coin ou recoin selon que l'espace désigné est plus ou moins en vue. S'il est retiré ou caché, on dit correctement recoin-repas. 4, record 2, French, - coin%20%C3%A0%20manger
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dînette. Ce mot désigne un «petit repas, vrai ou simulé, que font des enfants ensemble ou avec leurs poupées, pour s'amuser» [...] Par extension aussi, dînette désigne encore un «petit repas très intime, généralement composé d'amuse-gueule ou de friandises et de gâteaux, que l'on prend sans cérémonie.». 4, record 2, French, - coin%20%C3%A0%20manger
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño de interiores (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de comer
1, record 2, Spanish, zona%20de%20comer
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- comedor de diario 2, record 2, Spanish, comedor%20de%20diario
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-10-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- patio
1, record 3, English, patio
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A recreation area adjoining a dwelling, often paved, and adapted especially to outdoor dining. 2, record 3, English, - patio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In Spanish or Spanish American architecture, an inner courtyard open to the sky. 3, record 3, English, - patio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Inner courtyard or paved or decked area, open to the sky. 4, record 3, English, - patio
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
- Architecture paysagère
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- patio
1, record 3, French, patio
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cour aménagée à l'intérieur d'une habitation, pour son agrément. 2, record 3, French, - patio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Cour intérieure fermée d'une maison individuelle; le patio est en principe de plan carré, et souvent bordé d'une galerie d'accès aux différents locaux d'habitation. 3, record 3, French, - patio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Petite cour intérieure située au centre d'une maison, caractéristique de l'habitat hispano-mauresque et arabe. 4, record 3, French, - patio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) le jardin traditionnel (...) cède la place à des configurations souvent plus denses mais ménageant au moins aussi bien notre intimité grâce à l'apparition de patios privés entre les maisons. 5, record 3, French, - patio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Noter qu'au Québec le terme «patio» a pris un sens légèrement différent (voir la fiche «patio/terrasse») mais qui n'a pu être attesté dans les ouvrages français. 6, record 3, French, - patio
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura de viviendas
- Arquitectura paisajista
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- patio
1, record 3, Spanish, patio
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espacio cerrado, exterior a la vivienda y al que llegan algunas de las habitaciones de la casa. Carece de cubierta. 2, record 3, Spanish, - patio
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-06-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
- Interior Decorations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- living kitchen
1, record 4, English, living%20kitchen
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A "living kitchen" with an open floor plan combines cooking, dining, and conversation areas set off by an area rug, hanging lamp, and freestanding shelf. 1, record 4, English, - living%20kitchen
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the open-plan "living kitchen," which permits the housewife in today’s servantless home to see and converse with the family while cooking. 1, record 4, English, - living%20kitchen
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
- Décoration intérieure
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cuisine américaine
1, record 4, French, cuisine%20am%C3%A9ricaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce intégrant les fonctions d'une cuisine et communiquant par une baie avec la salle de séjour ou de repas. 2, record 4, French, - cuisine%20am%C3%A9ricaine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura de viviendas
- Decoración interior
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cocina americana
1, record 4, Spanish, cocina%20americana
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-09-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Finances
- Food Services (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- between meal allowance
1, record 5, English, between%20meal%20allowance
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- BMA 2, record 5, English, BMA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] supplement authorized for personnel engaged in [operations, ] exercises, arduous work and/or exposure to extreme heat or cold, when the diners are precluded from obtaining a refreshment from their designated camp work area, dining facility, non-public food outlet, self-help canteen on camp or in a commercial outlet. 3, record 5, English, - between%20meal%20allowance
Record 5, Key term(s)
- between-meal allowance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Finances militaires
- Alimentation (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- allocation entre les repas
1, record 5, French, allocation%20entre%20les%20repas
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- AER 2, record 5, French, AER
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- indemnité pour collation 3, record 5, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20pour%20collation
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- IPC 3, record 5, French, IPC
avoid, feminine noun
- IPC 3, record 5, French, IPC
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Allocation] de dépenses autorisée pour les membres du personnel qui participent à des opérations, à des exercices ou à des travaux exigeants et(ou) qui sont exposés à une chaleur ou à un froid extrême, lorsqu'il ne leur est pas possible d'obtenir un [rafraîchissement] dans [leur] aire de travail [désignée] du camp, une salle à manger, un établissement non public, une cantine libre-service ou un établissement commercial. 4, record 5, French, - allocation%20entre%20les%20repas
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans le cas présent, il s'agit bel et bien d'une allocation au sens d'une chose allouée pour un emploi déterminé (généralement une somme d'argent) et non d'une indemnité. Les dictionnaires établissent une distinction entre ces deux termes qui, de plus, sont habituellement suivis des prépositions «de» ou «d'» quand une allocation ou une indemnité donnée est énoncée. 5, record 5, French, - allocation%20entre%20les%20repas
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Cette allocation est versée non pas au militaire mais bien à son unité. Renseignement confirmé par le Directeur - Services d'alimentation. 5, record 5, French, - allocation%20entre%20les%20repas
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-03-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pass-through
1, record 6, English, pass%2Dthrough
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- service window 2, record 6, English, service%20window
correct
- serving hatch 3, record 6, English, serving%20hatch
correct
- service hatch 4, record 6, English, service%20hatch
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An opening in a wall between two rooms of a house or apartment (as between a kitchen and dining room) through which something (as dishes) may be passed. 5, record 6, English, - pass%2Dthrough
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fully fitted and well equipped kitchen with serving hatch to dining area. 3, record 6, English, - pass%2Dthrough
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- passe-plat
1, record 6, French, passe%2Dplat
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- passe-plats 2, record 6, French, passe%2Dplats
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Guichet ouvert dans une cloison [ou une porte], entre la cuisine et la salle à manger, et permettant de passer les plats. 1, record 6, French, - passe%2Dplat
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
passe-plat (sing.); passe-plats (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 6, French, - passe%2Dplat
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura de viviendas
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- ventanilla de servicio
1, record 6, Spanish, ventanilla%20de%20servicio
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-03-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Types of Restaurants
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- school canteen
1, record 7, English, school%20canteen
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- school cantine 2, record 7, English, school%20cantine
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dining area... at a school... building, where meals may be purchased or brought from home and eaten. 3, record 7, English, - school%20canteen
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A] report in March 2003 highlighted growing concerns about what children are eating for lunch in school canteens and in their packed lunches. 4, record 7, English, - school%20canteen
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Catégories de restaurants
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cantine scolaire
1, record 7, French, cantine%20scolaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Salle dans une école aménagée pour que les étudiants puissent y manger leur casse-croûte ou se procurer des aliments à un comptoir ou dans des machines distributrices. 2, record 7, French, - cantine%20scolaire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En 2000, [...] avait donné un avis défavorable à la mise en place d'un système d'accès à la cantine scolaire d'un collège de Nice construit sur une base de données d'empreintes digitales. 3, record 7, French, - cantine%20scolaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-04-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- outdoor room
1, record 8, English, outdoor%20room
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- garden room 2, record 8, English, garden%20room
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Garden Dining in Classic Style. This focal point of summer dining has been transformed from a once neglected area. The beautiful new outdoor room provides privacy and comfort, encouraging leisurely meals that linger until twillight. Move easily from inside the home to this outdoor room. Form, color, texture, detailing with restraint create this lovely area. Come visit, gather ideas and inspiration for your own special garden room. 2, record 8, English, - outdoor%20room
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- salle de plein air
1, record 8, French, salle%20de%20plein%20air
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- pièce de plein air 2, record 8, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20de%20plein%20air
correct, feminine noun
- salle verte 2, record 8, French, salle%20verte
correct, feminine noun
- salle de repos 2, record 8, French, salle%20de%20repos
correct, feminine noun
- coin de repos 2, record 8, French, coin%20de%20repos
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La salle de repos, véritable pièce de plein air aux usages divers, si nécessaire dans un jardin, sera aménagée dans un coin qui respecte l'ordonnance générale. [...] Ce peut être, suivant les cas, un véritable belvédère, l'endroit le plus agréable et le plus confortable, ou bien encore le plus calme et le plus intime du jardin. 2, record 8, French, - salle%20de%20plein%20air
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-05-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Restaurant Equipment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- server station
1, record 9, English, server%20station
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- service station 1, record 9, English, service%20station
correct
- waitress station 2, record 9, English, waitress%20station
correct
- waiter station 3, record 9, English, waiter%20station
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Waitress Stations are designed to give you and your customers better service. They are designed specially to be used in the dining area to speed the service of the necessities to the table. They can be equipped with heated roll drawers, glass and cup shelves, refrigerated and juice section... 4, record 9, English, - server%20station
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Restaurants)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- poste de service
1, record 9, French, poste%20de%20service
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- station de la serveuse 1, record 9, French, station%20de%20la%20serveuse
feminine noun
- station du serveur 2, record 9, French, station%20du%20serveur
feminine noun
- section du serveur 3, record 9, French, section%20du%20serveur
feminine noun
- section de la serveuse 2, record 9, French, section%20de%20la%20serveuse
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les postes de service (...) sont conçus spécifiquement pour emploi dans la salle à manger afin d'accélérer et faciliter le service à table. Ces postes de service peuvent être équipés d'un robinet-poussoir pour eau réfrigérée, compartiments réfrigérés pour beurre et jus, et aussi pour glace concassée ou en cubes (...) 1, record 9, French, - poste%20de%20service
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-02-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- patio door
1, record 10, English, patio%20door
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
patio : a paved area, as one adjacent to a house, with chairs, tables, etc. for outdoor lounging, dining, or the like. 2, record 10, English, - patio%20door
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- porte panoramique coulissante
1, record 10, French, porte%20panoramique%20coulissante
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- porte panoramique 2, record 10, French, porte%20panoramique
feminine noun
- porte-fenêtre coulissante 2, record 10, French, porte%2Dfen%C3%AAtre%20coulissante
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Porte panoramique coulissante. Elle équipe généralement les salles de séjour des villas et donne accès à une terrasse, une pelouse ou un jardin. Sa grande surface vitrée dégage parfaitement la vue tout en assurant un excellent isolement thermique grâce à son double vitrage et ses joints bien étudiés. 1, record 10, French, - porte%20panoramique%20coulissante
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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