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Record 1 2009-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
DEF

One who escorts persons to seats at an assemblage (as in a theater, church, or hall).

CONT

A girl or woman employed to escort people to their seats, as in a theater or stadium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Salles et installations de spectacles
DEF

Personne qui indique aux gens leur place dans une salle de spectacle, une cérémonie, etc.

OBS

Au féminin, on utilise surtout «ouvreuse».

OBS

Le mot placier courant au Québec en ce sens, est d'emploi rare en français général.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Salas e instalaciones para espectáculos
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