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HANDSET TELEPHONE [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
- Telephone Switching
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- switch hook
1, record 1, English, switch%20hook
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cradle switch 2, record 1, English, cradle%20switch
correct
- cradle button 3, record 1, English, cradle%20button
correct
- hook switch 1, record 1, English, hook%20switch
correct
- hookswitch 4, record 1, English, hookswitch
correct
- switchhook 4, record 1, English, switchhook
correct
- receiver rest 4, record 1, English, receiver%20rest
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The device on which a telephone receiver hangs or on which a telephone handset hangs or rests when not in use. 4, record 1, English, - switch%20hook
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
- Commutation téléphonique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- crochet commutateur
1, record 1, French, crochet%20commutateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- support commutateur 2, record 1, French, support%20commutateur
correct, masculine noun
- bouton commutateur 3, record 1, French, bouton%20commutateur
correct, masculine noun
- crochet interrupteur 4, record 1, French, crochet%20interrupteur
masculine noun
- fourche interruptrice 4, record 1, French, fourche%20interruptrice
feminine noun, Canada
- support 5, record 1, French, support
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commutateur associé au rapport du récepteur ou du combiné de l'abonné. 6, record 1, French, - crochet%20commutateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organe de signalisation constitué par un ou plusieurs contacts électriques qui sont manœuvrés lorsque le combiné est retiré de la position de repos. Le combiné s'accroche à un poste mural grâce à un crochet commutateur (crochet interrupteur); dans un poste mobile, le combiné est déposé sur une fourche interruptrice (dont on ne voit aujourd'hui que les deux pointes). Crochet commutateur est déconseillé dans CANTEL, mais est utilisé dans les Techniques de l'Ingénieur. 4, record 1, French, - crochet%20commutateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teléfonos
- Conmutación telefónica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- soporte conmutador
1, record 1, Spanish, soporte%20conmutador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hands-free telephone
1, record 2, English, hands%2Dfree%20telephone
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hands-free phone 2, record 2, English, hands%2Dfree%20phone
correct
- hands-free unit 3, record 2, English, hands%2Dfree%20unit
correct
- hands-free telephone set 2, record 2, English, hands%2Dfree%20telephone%20set
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A desk telephone containing a microphone and voice-switched amplifiers with a separate loudspeaker unit, permitting telephone conversation without use of hand-held handset. 1, record 2, English, - hands%2Dfree%20telephone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Do not confuse with Speakerphone which may be used either as a hands-free telephone or ordinary telephone. 4, record 2, English, - hands%2Dfree%20telephone
Record 2, Key term(s)
- hands free telephone
- hand-free telephone set
- handsfree telephone
- handsfree telephone set
- handsfree phone
- hands free phone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- téléphone à mains libres
1, record 2, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20%C3%A0%20mains%20libres
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- téléphone mains libres 2, record 2, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20mains%20libres
correct, masculine noun
- appareil mains libres 3, record 2, French, appareil%20mains%20libres
correct, masculine noun
- poste mains libres 3, record 2, French, poste%20mains%20libres
correct, masculine noun
- poste téléphonique mains libres 4, record 2, French, poste%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique%20mains%20libres
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'appareil «mains libres» est un poste téléphonique sans combiné [...] Pour éviter qu'une main soit monopolisée par la manipulation du combiné traditionnel, il faut remplacer celui-ci par un haut-parleur pour l'écoute et par un microphone pour la transmission de la parole. 3, record 2, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20%C3%A0%20mains%20libres
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On dispose actuellement dans les postes téléphoniques courants d'amplificateurs à semi-conducteurs qui permettent d'écouter plus confortablement avec un téléphone dit à haut-parleur, et même de parler à distance du microphone avec le téléphone à mains libres. 1, record 2, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20%C3%A0%20mains%20libres
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec téléphone à haut-parleur, qui, lui, a un combiné. 5, record 2, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20%C3%A0%20mains%20libres
Record 2, Key term(s)
- téléphone mains-libres
- poste téléphonique mains-libres
- poste mains-libres
- appareil mains-libres
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-06-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Services
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- voice payphone
1, record 3, English, voice%20payphone
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... voice payphones, however, must provide direct-dial PSTN [Public Switched Telephone Network] services, either via a voice handset or via a jack permitting data services to be dialled over PSTN lines. 1, record 3, English, - voice%20payphone
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Services téléphoniques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- téléphone payant vocal
1, record 3, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20payant%20vocal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les téléphones payants vocaux doivent toutefois offrir les services de composition directe du RTPC [Réseau téléphonique public commuté], soit à l'aide d'un combiné ou d'une prise permettant d'atteindre les services de transmission de données par l'entremise des lignes du RTPC. 1, record 3, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20payant%20vocal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-01-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- portable audio terminal
1, record 4, English, portable%20audio%20terminal
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lightweight computer terminal which can be attached to a telephone line by placing the telephone handset in a receptacle in the terminal. 1, record 4, English, - portable%20audio%20terminal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- portatif à entrée-sortie sonore
1, record 4, French, portatif%20%C3%A0%20entr%C3%A9e%2Dsortie%20sonore
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
portatif : Micro-ordinateur pouvant être simplement transporté d'un endroit à un autre par une personne, dans une valise ou dans une malette. 2, record 4, French, - portatif%20%C3%A0%20entr%C3%A9e%2Dsortie%20sonore
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-09-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
- Audio Technology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- handset
1, record 5, English, handset
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- receiver 2, record 5, English, receiver
- combined set 3, record 5, English, combined%20set
rare
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rigid combination of microphone and receiver in the same unit that allows for holding simultaneously to mouth and ear. 4, record 5, English, - handset
Record 5, Key term(s)
- telephone handset
- hand set
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
- Électroacoustique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- combiné
1, record 5, French, combin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- combiné téléphonique 2, record 5, French, combin%C3%A9%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble rigide combinant un microphone et un récepteur téléphoniques, qui permet de tenir simultanément le premier devant la bouche et le second contre l'oreille. 3, record 5, French, - combin%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teléfonos
- Electroacústica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- combinado
1, record 5, Spanish, combinado
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- conjunto microrreceptor telefónico 2, record 5, Spanish, conjunto%20microrreceptor%20telef%C3%B3nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte del teléfono que se sujeta con la mano y que contiene el auricular y el micrófono. 2, record 5, Spanish, - combinado
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-04-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cellular modem
1, record 6, English, cellular%20modem
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- cell modem 2, record 6, English, cell%20modem
correct
- mobile modem 3, record 6, English, mobile%20modem
correct
- mobidem 3, record 6, English, mobidem
correct
- wireless modem 4, record 6, English, wireless%20modem
correct
- radio modem 4, record 6, English, radio%20modem
correct
- cordless modem 4, record 6, English, cordless%20modem
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A modem that has the capability of doing both voice and data communications. Voice communications are done using a handset similar to that of a telephone. This modem can also send and receive FAX data. 5, record 6, English, - cellular%20modem
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- modem cellulaire
1, record 6, French, modem%20cellulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- modem mobile 2, record 6, French, modem%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
- mobidem 2, record 6, French, mobidem
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modem qui autorise la transmission et la réception de signaux (voix et données) par l'intermédiaire du réseau de téléphonie cellulaire, donc sans nécessiter de fil de branchement. 3, record 6, French, - modem%20cellulaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-05-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Data Transmission
- Telephone Facilities
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- acoustic coupling
1, record 7, English, acoustic%20coupling
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of coupling a data terminal equipment or similar device to a telephone line by means of transducers which utilize sound waves to or from a telephone handset or equivalent. 2, record 7, English, - acoustic%20coupling
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transmission de données
- Installations (Téléphonie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- couplage acoustique
1, record 7, French, couplage%20acoustique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé permettant l'échange des données entre un équipement de transmission de données et une ligne de transmission; cet échange s'effectue par voie acoustique - sans liaison électrique - et par l'intermédiaire d'un combiné téléphonique. 1, record 7, French, - couplage%20acoustique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión de datos
- Instalaciones telefónicas
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- acoplamiento acustico
1, record 7, Spanish, acoplamiento%20acustico
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Método para acoplar un equipo terminal de datos, o un dispositivo similar, a la línea telefónica por medio de transductores que utilizan ondas sonoras transmitidas hacia o desde un aparato telefónico o equipo similar. 1, record 7, Spanish, - acoplamiento%20acustico
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-01-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Facilities
- Telephones
- Telephone Switching
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- extension
1, record 8, English, extension
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- subscriber’s extension station 3, record 8, English, subscriber%26rsquo%3Bs%20extension%20station
correct, standardized
- subscriber extension station 4, record 8, English, subscriber%20extension%20station
correct
- extension station 5, record 8, English, extension%20station
correct
- telephone extension 6, record 8, English, telephone%20extension
correct
- extension telephone 6, record 8, English, extension%20telephone
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An additional telephone connected directly to the central office line or associated to the main station where the incoming calls are received and transferred. 3, record 8, English, - extension
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extensions are virtual phone numbers assigned to a PBX's internal lines. In most cases, each user's telephone handset has a unique extension number. 7, record 8, English, - extension
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Can I have extension 946? 8, record 8, English, - extension
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Typical automated attendants applications allow a company to answer an incoming call on the first or second ring, greet the caller with a recorded greeting, and then allow the caller to automatically route to the desired extension by simply pressing the extension number on the caller’s touch tone phone. 9, record 8, English, - extension
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
extension; subscriber’s extension station: terms standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 3, record 8, English, - extension
Record 8, Key term(s)
- phone extension
- extension phone
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Installations (Téléphonie)
- Téléphones
- Commutation téléphonique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- poste
1, record 8, French, poste
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- poste téléphonique 2, record 8, French, poste%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique
correct, masculine noun
- poste supplémentaire 3, record 8, French, poste%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- poste téléphonique supplémentaire 4, record 8, French, poste%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- extension 5, record 8, French, extension
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
- extension téléphonique 4, record 8, French, extension%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
- extension de téléphone 4, record 8, French, extension%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
- local 5, record 8, French, local
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Téléphone supplémentaire connecté directement sur la ligne réseau ou relié au poste téléphonique principal où les appels d'arrivée sont reçus et acheminés. 4, record 8, French, - poste
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pouvez-vous me passer le poste 946? 4, record 8, French, - poste
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Mon numéro de poste est le 7117. 6, record 8, French, - poste
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poste téléphonique supplémentaire; poste supplémentaire : termes normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 4, record 8, French, - poste
Record 8, Key term(s)
- poste interne
- poste téléphonique interne
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones telefónicas
- Teléfonos
- Conmutación telefónica
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- supletorio
1, record 8, Spanish, supletorio
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-05-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- talk-through baffle
1, record 9, English, talk%2Dthrough%20baffle
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- speak through 2, record 9, English, speak%20through
- speak hole 2, record 9, English, speak%20hole
- talk through 2, record 9, English, talk%20through
- window talk-through 2, record 9, English, window%20talk%2Dthrough
- window speak-through 2, record 9, English, window%20speak%2Dthrough
- Hygiaphone 3, record 9, English, Hygiaphone
trademark
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Voice communication in solid partitions or security glazing. In public facilities where counters or teller windows have solid partitions or security glazing to separate personnel from the public, at least one of each type shall provide a method to facilitate voice communication. The methods may include, but are not limited to, grilles, slats, talk-through baffles, intercoms, or telephone handset devices. 4, record 9, English, - talk%2Dthrough%20baffle
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In December 97, Gunnebo set up a security subsidiary division in France under the direction of Christian Selosse and in February bought over the French company Hygiaphone, manufacturing bank protection equipment, with a turnoverof 11 MF. 3, record 9, English, - talk%2Dthrough%20baffle
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- passe-voix
1, record 9, French, passe%2Dvoix
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- passe-son 2, record 9, French, passe%2Dson
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- hygiaphone 3, record 9, French, hygiaphone
correct, trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif formé de deux plaques transparentes dont les perforations sont disposées en chicane, utilisé pour protéger le personnel des guichets publics [postes, banques, etc.] des germes microbiens propagés par l'haleine [tout en permettant les communications verbales]. 4, record 9, French, - passe%2Dvoix
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le passe-voix «Classic» connu du public sous le nom d'«hygiaphone» a été conçu par André Bourlier en 1946, à la demande d'un dirigeant de la SNCF (Société nationale des chemins de fer] qui souhaitait protéger les agents de l'épidémie de la grippe espagnole [...] Septembre 97 : le nouveau passe-voix est conçu, assorti de son passe-monnaie. 1, record 9, French, - passe%2Dvoix
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hygiaphone. Il s'agit ici d'une marque de commerce mais il semble que le terme soit d'un usage de plus en plus courant en France. Renseignement : Service de traduction de la Banque canadienne nationale à Montréal. 5, record 9, French, - passe%2Dvoix
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Certains guichets ne sont pas munis d'un hygiaphone à proprement parler, mais présentent une simple ouverture (vide) pratiquée dans la cloison ou la baie vitrée, faisant usage d'hygiaphone; les termes «passe-voix» ou «passe-son» sont alors préférables. 6, record 9, French, - passe%2Dvoix
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-01-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Life Cycle (Informatics)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- acoustically coupled
1, record 10, English, acoustically%20coupled
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- acoustic coupled 2, record 10, English, acoustic%20coupled
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The advantage of an acoustically coupled modem is that almost any telephone handset can be used, and the modem is truly portable. 2, record 10, English, - acoustically%20coupled
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cycle de vie (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- à couplage acoustique
1, record 10, French, %C3%A0%20couplage%20acoustique
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-12-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Office Automation
- Office Machinery
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- automatic selector
1, record 11, English, automatic%20selector
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In telephone dictation, a connection method which automatically links the handset to the first free recording unit available for input. 2, record 11, English, - automatic%20selector
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Bureautique
- Mécanographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- sélecteur automatique
1, record 11, French, s%C3%A9lecteur%20automatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ofimática
- Máquinas de oficina
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- selector automático
1, record 11, Spanish, selector%20autom%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-07-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Facilities
- Telephones
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Speakerphone
1, record 12, English, Speakerphone
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- speakerphone 2, record 12, English, speakerphone
correct
- loud-speaker telephone 3, record 12, English, loud%2Dspeaker%20telephone
- loud-speaking telephone 3, record 12, English, loud%2Dspeaking%20telephone
- speaker phone 4, record 12, English, speaker%20phone
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A telephone having a transistorized voice-switched microphone-speaker which permits hands-free conversation. 1, record 12, English, - Speakerphone
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Do not confuse with hands-free telephone. The Speakerphone may be used either with the handset or with the separate loudspeaker and microphone units. 5, record 12, English, - Speakerphone
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A combination microphone and loudspeaker used for two-way communication by telephone lines. 6, record 12, English, - Speakerphone
Record 12, Key term(s)
- loud speaker telephone
- loud speaking telephone
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Installations (Téléphonie)
- Téléphones
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- téléphone à haut-parleur
1, record 12, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20%C3%A0%20haut%2Dparleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- téléphone haut-parleur 2, record 12, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20haut%2Dparleur
correct, masculine noun
- poste de conférence 3, record 12, French, poste%20de%20conf%C3%A9rence
see observation, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
poste téléphonique ordinaire avec combiné. Le poste est relié à deux dispositifs: un microphone et un haut-parleur. 4, record 12, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20%C3%A0%20haut%2Dparleur
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec le téléphone-mains-libres qui lui n'a pas de combiné. 4, record 12, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20%C3%A0%20haut%2Dparleur
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 DEF
«poste de conférence» : poste téléphonique auquel sont reliés un microphone de table et un petit haut-parleur. Cet ensemble permet à un groupe d'interlocuteurs de partager une communication. 3, record 12, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20%C3%A0%20haut%2Dparleur
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«poste de conférence» : La définition semble suggérer que le poste de conférence est équipé d'un combiné mais elle ne nous permet pas de l'affirmer. 4, record 12, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20%C3%A0%20haut%2Dparleur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-03-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- handset telephone 1, record 13, English, handset%20telephone
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- poste téléphonique à combiné
1, record 13, French, poste%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique%20%C3%A0%20combin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1995-03-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- receiver-amplified handset telephone 1, record 14, English, receiver%2Damplified%20handset%20telephone
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Key term(s)
- receiver amplified handset telephone
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- poste téléphonique à écoute amplifiée sur combiné
1, record 14, French, poste%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9coute%20amplifi%C3%A9e%20sur%20combin%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1991-08-29
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Fire Warning Devices
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- central alarm and control facility
1, record 15, English, central%20alarm%20and%20control%20facility
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- central alarm and control station 2, record 15, English, central%20alarm%20and%20control%20station
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Loudspeaker and telephone handset circuits shall be electrically supervised so that an open or ground fault on any circuit shall be indicated by an audible and visual signal at the central alarm and control facility. 1, record 15, English, - central%20alarm%20and%20control%20facility
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Alarme-incendie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- poste central d'alarme et de commande
1, record 15, French, poste%20central%20d%27alarme%20et%20de%20commande
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les circuits des haut-parleurs et des combinés téléphoniques doivent être sous surveillance électrique de sorte qu'en cas d'ouverture ou de mise à la terre accidentelles, la panne puisse être indiquée par un signal visuel et sonore au poste central d'alarme et de commande. 2, record 15, French, - poste%20central%20d%27alarme%20et%20de%20commande
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1990-12-10
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Services
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- fixed destination call service
1, record 16, English, fixed%20destination%20call%20service
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The possibility for a subscriber to set up a call to a predetermined telephone number by lifting the handset only. 1, record 16, English, - fixed%20destination%20call%20service
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Services téléphoniques
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- service d'appels à destination fixe
1, record 16, French, service%20d%27appels%20%C3%A0%20destination%20fixe
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1983-10-12
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- on-hook state
1, record 17, English, on%2Dhook%20state
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- on-hook 1, record 17, English, on%2Dhook
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Result of the condition in which a telephone handset is placed on its mounting, causing the hookswitch to open its contacts.(SMICO, 71 : 268)(...) the on-hook state is the one(state) identified with the idle condition.(ENBELL, 80 : 177) 1, record 17, English, - on%2Dhook%20state
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- position de repos 1, record 17, French, position%20de%20repos
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position dans laquelle le combiné repose sur les crochets commutateurs, ce qui a pour effet de refermer les deux fils de ligne sur une boucle constituée par la sonnerie (...) et un condensateur relié en série. (DELTE 1, 75: 28) Le commutateur est maintenu en position de repos sous l'action du poids du combiné 'raccroché'. (DELTE 1, 75: 29) 1, record 17, French, - position%20de%20repos
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1983-10-12
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- diaphragm
1, record 18, English, diaphragm
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A thin flexible sheet that can be vibrated by sound waves as in a microphone, or can be vibrated by magnetic waves to produce sound waves as in a telephone receiver.(SMICO, 71 : 120) The receiver in the handset which contains a diaphragm moved by an electromagnet, converts the electrical signal back to air pressure fluctuations that correspond closely to the air pressure fluctuations of Mrs. Smiths’ speech.(ENBELL, 80 : 37) 1, record 18, English, - diaphragm
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- diaphragme 1, record 18, French, diaphragme
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- membrane 1, record 18, French, membrane
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Membrane métallique 1) utilisée dans un microphone, qui vibre sous l'effet des ondes sonores, 2) utilisée dans un récepteur téléphonique, dont les vibrations, commandées à partir d'un courant téléphonique qui traverse un bobinage, entraînent des variations de la pression de l'air environnant et produisent donc des sons. (DELTE 1, 75: 9, 10, 12) Sous l'effet des ondes sonores, la partie centrale du diaphragme se déplace, avec des amplitudes variables autour de sa position de repos et entraîne l'électrode avant dans son déplacement. (DELTE 1, 75: 10) 1, record 18, French, - diaphragme
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1980-04-15
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- telephone handset 1, record 19, English, telephone%20handset
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- combiné téléphonique 1, record 19, French, combin%C3%A9%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 19, French, - combin%C3%A9%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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