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ATHLETIC [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- athletics
1, record 1, English, athletics
correct, noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sports 2, record 1, English, sports
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The physical exercises (of strength, speed and skill), sports, or games engaged in by athletes. 3, record 1, English, - athletics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually plural in use. 2, record 1, English, - athletics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intercollegiate athletics. 3, record 1, English, - athletics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Athletics include baseball and basketball. 2, record 1, English, - athletics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Outdoor sports; indoor sports. 2, record 1, English, - athletics
Record 1, Key term(s)
- athletic
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sports
1, record 1, French, sports
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - sports
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - sports
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - sports
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sport
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-08-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- athletic
1, record 2, English, athletic
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Active and strong; generally enjoying active games and sports and showing natural skill in them. 1, record 2, English, - athletic
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- athlétique
1, record 2, French, athl%C3%A9tique
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fort et musclé. 2, record 2, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exercices athlétiques : conçus pour améliorer la valeur physique, la musculature. 1, record 2, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-04-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- athletic
1, record 3, English, athletic
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of, like, or suited to an athlete. 2, record 3, English, - athletic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
athletic injuries. 3, record 3, English, - athletic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- athlétique
1, record 3, French, athl%C3%A9tique
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propre à l'athlète; très musclé. 2, record 3, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carrure athlétique; corps athlétique. 2, record 3, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Qui a rapport aux athlètes. 3, record 3, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les jeux athlétiques de l'ancienne Grèce. 3, record 3, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On rendra cependant «athletic injuries» par «traumatologie sportive», «traumatismes sportifs» ou «blessures résultant de la pratique des sports». 4, record 3, French, - athl%C3%A9tique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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