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ALTERATIONS [3 records]

Record 1 2004-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clothing (General)
  • Sewing (General)
  • General Vocabulary
DEF

A change made in fitting a new or old garment.

Key term(s)
  • alterations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements (Généralités)
  • Couture (Généralités)
  • Vocabulaire général
DEF

Modification, correction des mesures d'un vêtement pour l'adapter aux mesures personnelles de l'acheteur.

CONT

Pantalons en solde à 35.95 $, retouches comprises.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
  • General Vocabulary
OBS

The ADA requires that new construction and alterations to existing facilities comply with the ADA Standard for Accessible Designs (Standards). ADA requirements for new construction and alterations include detailed provisions for elements, spaces, and facilities ...

Key term(s)
  • alteration

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
  • Vocabulaire général
DEF

Modifications apportées à un immeuble.

CONT

Le magasin est fermé durant les réparations. Nous vous prions d'excuser les désagréments que pourraient vous causer les travaux de rénovation. Magasin fermé pour transformation.

Key term(s)
  • rénovation
  • réparation
  • transformations

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clothing (General)
  • Furs and Fur Industry
Key term(s)
  • alteration

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements (Généralités)
  • Pelleteries et fourrures
DEF

Modifications importantes apportées aux vêtements coûteux, en particulier les fourrures.

Key term(s)
  • transformation

Spanish

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