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FACE MUSIC [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Idiomatic Expressions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- face the music
1, record 1, English, face%20the%20music
correct, verb phrase
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To meet difficulties or punishment resulting from one’s actions. 1, record 1, English, - face%20the%20music
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Expressions idiomatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- faire face
1, record 1, French, faire%20face
correct, verb phrase
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tenir tête 1, record 1, French, tenir%20t%C3%AAte
correct, verb phrase
- résister 1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9sister
correct, verb
- affronter 1, record 1, French, affronter
correct, verb
- faire front 1, record 1, French, faire%20front
correct, verb phrase
- faire face à la musique 2, record 1, French, faire%20face%20%C3%A0%20la%20musique
avoid, verb phrase
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Faire face à la musique est une traduction littérale de la locution américaine : to face the music. La locution faire face à la musique n'a pas cours en France. On y dit, pour exprimer la même idée : faire face ou tenir tête à l'orage, à quelqu'un; braver les reproches, les conséquences, être prêt à subir les conséquences de ses actes, etc. 2, record 1, French, - faire%20face
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il a su affronter l'épreuve. Dans la vie, il faut souvent faire face aux difficultés. Seul contre dix, il dut faire front. 1, record 1, French, - faire%20face
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-06-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Music
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Winnipeg 2005 Host Committee
1, record 2, English, Winnipeg%202005%20Host%20Committee
Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Winnipeg 2005 Host Committee is working directly with the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences(CARAS) to plan all activities related to the event [Juno Awards]. Besides the televised awards show, the festivities include Juno Fest, a live music showcasing local artists, musicians and nominees at local clubs and bars; Juno Fan Fare, the autographing session with Juno nominees; Songwriters circle; and Juno Cup, where NHL Alumni and Canadian musicians face off in a fun, non-contact hockey game. 1, record 2, English, - Winnipeg%202005%20Host%20Committee
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Musique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- comité organisateur de Winnipeg 2005
1, record 2, French, comit%C3%A9%20organisateur%20de%20Winnipeg%202005
masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le comité organisateur de Winnipeg 2005 travaille en collaboration avec l'Académie canadienne des arts et des sciences de l'enregistrement (CARAS) à la planification de toutes les activités liées à l'événement [les prix Juno]. En plus du gala télévisé de la remise des prix, les festivités comprennent la Juno Fest, un ensemble de concerts donnés par des artistes locaux et des finalistes dans des cabarets et des bars de la région, la Juno Fan Fare, une séance d'autographes en compagnie de finalistes, le Cercle d'auteurs, et la Coupe Juno, qui consiste en une partie de hockey amicale entre des anciens de la LNH et des musiciens canadiens. 1, record 2, French, - comit%C3%A9%20organisateur%20de%20Winnipeg%202005
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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