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GAMES SKILL [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Software
- Games and Toys (General)
- Education
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- serious game
1, record 1, English, serious%20game
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Serious games are games whose primary objective is not fun or entertainment, rather learning or practicing a skill. Its use has grown, particularly in such sectors as education, defense, aeronautics, science or health. Its purpose can be one of many : from training firefighter crews in emergency situations to training a sales team, teaching mathematics or practicing a language. 2, record 1, English, - serious%20game
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
- Pédagogie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- jeu sérieux
1, record 1, French, jeu%20s%C3%A9rieux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jeu vidéo conçu à des fins d'éducation, de formation, de communication ou d'information. 1, record 1, French, - jeu%20s%C3%A9rieux
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jeu sérieux : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 9 juillet 2019. 2, record 1, French, - jeu%20s%C3%A9rieux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-09-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- athlete
1, record 2, English, athlete
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person trained in exercises, games, or contests requiring physical strength, skill, stamina, speed, etc. 2, record 2, English, - athlete
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- athlète
1, record 2, French, athl%C3%A8te
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne robuste et musclée, entraînée aux exercices physiques. 1, record 2, French, - athl%C3%A8te
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quel athlète, as-tu vu ses épaules! 1, record 2, French, - athl%C3%A8te
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acondicionamiento físico y culturismo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- atleta
1, record 2, Spanish, atleta
correct, common gender
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona que practica el atletismo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - atleta
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-10-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- athletics
1, record 3, English, athletics
correct, noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sports 2, record 3, English, sports
correct, plural
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The physical exercises(of strength, speed and skill), sports, or games engaged in by athletes. 3, record 3, English, - athletics
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually plural in use. 2, record 3, English, - athletics
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intercollegiate athletics. 3, record 3, English, - athletics
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Athletics include baseball and basketball. 2, record 3, English, - athletics
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Outdoor sports; indoor sports. 2, record 3, English, - athletics
Record 3, Key term(s)
- athletic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sports
1, record 3, French, sports
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
sport : Ensemble des exercices physiques se présentant sous forme de jeux individuels ou collectifs, donnant généralement lieu à compétition, pratiqués en observant certaines règles précises et sans but utilitaire immédiat. 2, record 3, French, - sports
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mot [sport], employé au pluriel, [...] s'applique au groupe des activités qui présentent des aspects communs : «sports de combat», «sports équestres». 3, record 3, French, - sports
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Habituellement, on rendra «athletics» par «les sports» pour désigner la somme des activités physiques, jeux divers ou disciplines sportives qui constituent un ensemble. (EX : Il a pratiqué des sports durant ses années à l'université.) Cependant, différemment de l'anglais, le français voit alors un pluriel qui représente une somme de singuliers, un ensemble de sports. (EX : les sports interuniversitaires : diverses disciplines sportives dans lesquelles s'affrontent des équipes représentant les universités membres d'une même ligue). La conception des notions, différente d'une langue à l'autre, demande donc une adaptation liée au contexte. 1, record 3, French, - sports
Record 3, Key term(s)
- sport
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-04-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Education (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- movement skill 1, record 4, English, movement%20skill
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These components create a basic movement vocabulary that you can use as a foundation to teach any movement skill, from dance and gymnastics to sports and games. 2, record 4, English, - movement%20skill
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- habileté de mouvement
1, record 4, French, habilet%C3%A9%20de%20mouvement
feminine 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 1998-08-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- athletic
1, record 5, English, athletic
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Active and strong; generally enjoying active games and sports and showing natural skill in them. 1, record 5, English, - athletic
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- athlétique
1, record 5, French, athl%C3%A9tique
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fort et musclé. 2, record 5, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exercices athlétiques : conçus pour améliorer la valeur physique, la musculature. 1, record 5, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-06-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- skill level
1, record 6, English, skill%20level
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Our tennis concierge will arrange games for anyone looking for competition at their skill level. 1, record 6, English, - skill%20level
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- niveau technique
1, record 6, French, niveau%20technique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On trouve des partisans d'une prise unique - ceux qui estiment qu'ils n'ont pas le temps de changer de prises lors d'échanges rapides - et mêmes prises que sur les coups de fond de court. À chacun de choisir en fonction de son niveau technique et de la qualité de ses réflexes. 1, record 6, French, - niveau%20technique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1980-04-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Games and Toys (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- games of skill 1, record 7, English, games%20of%20skill
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- jeux de calcul
1, record 7, French, jeux%20de%20calcul
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- jeux d'adresse 1, record 7, French, jeux%20d%27adresse
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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