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VOICE TONE [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Marketing
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- emotional tone of voice
1, record 1, English, emotional%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- emotive tone of voice 1, record 1, English, emotive%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
- emotional tone 2, record 1, English, emotional%20tone
correct, noun
- emotive tone 3, record 1, English, emotive%20tone
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An emotional tone of voice evokes exactly that – emotion. Customers won't always remember what has been said, but they will remember how they have been made to feel. A successful marketing and advertising campaign with an emotive tone of voice will provoke those feelings. 1, record 1, English, - emotional%20tone%20of%20voice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Commercialisation
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix émotionnel
1, record 1, French, ton%20de%20voix%20%C3%A9motionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ton de voix émotionnel : Si vous voulez évoquer des émotions fortes chez votre audience, utilisez ce ton de voix. Il est idéal pour les articles de témoignage, les histoires inspirantes et les poèmes. 1, record 1, French, - ton%20de%20voix%20%C3%A9motionnel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
ton de voix émotionnel heureux 2, record 1, French, - ton%20de%20voix%20%C3%A9motionnel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-09-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tone of voice
1, record 2, English, tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tone 2, record 2, English, tone
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tone of voice is a critical aspect of communication, encompassing not just what [is said], but how [it's said]. This distinction between content and delivery is crucial in shaping perceptions ... Tone of voice influences how an audience interprets and feels about the message being conveyed ... 3, record 2, English, - tone%20of%20voice
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Publicité
- Commercialisation
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix
1, record 2, French, ton%20de%20voix
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ton 2, record 2, French, ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ton de voix est la manière dont un texte est écrit, en particulier l'attitude, le style et le sentiment que le texte évoque chez le lecteur. Il peut être joyeux, sérieux, informatif, humoristique, encourageant, condescendant, sarcastique, et bien plus encore. Le ton de voix est important, car il détermine la façon dont [l']audience perçoit [un] message [...] 3, record 2, French, - ton%20de%20voix
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-09-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Marketing
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- formal tone of voice
1, record 3, English, formal%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- formal tone 2, record 3, English, formal%20tone
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A formal tone of voice is characterized by its structured, respectful, and professional style of communication. It is often used in ... official contexts where clarity, and decorum are essential. ... The goal is to convey information in a straightforward and respectful manner, ensuring that the message is taken seriously and understood without ambiguity. 1, record 3, English, - formal%20tone%20of%20voice
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Commercialisation
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix formel
1, record 3, French, ton%20de%20voix%20formel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ton formel 2, record 3, French, ton%20formel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe une variété de tons que les marques peuvent adopter dans leur communication. Le ton formel est souvent utilisé dans les secteurs professionnels ou institutionnels, transmettant une image de sérieux et de compétence. 2, record 3, French, - ton%20de%20voix%20formel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2025-09-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Marketing
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- professional tone of voice
1, record 4, English, professional%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- professional tone 1, record 4, English, professional%20tone
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The professional tone is very similar to the informative and formal tones; however, it tends to have a more inviting pull to it. The word selection in this tone leans more toward confidence and sincerity. If a brand wants to show authority and trust in its brand, this is an excellent tone of voice to adopt. 1, record 4, English, - professional%20tone%20of%20voice
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Commercialisation
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix professionnel
1, record 4, French, ton%20de%20voix%20professionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ton professionnel 2, record 4, French, ton%20professionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un ton professionnel [est] informatif[. Il] peut aider à renforcer la confiance des clients dans [l']entreprise et à renforcer [l']autorité dans [un] domaine. 3, record 4, French, - ton%20de%20voix%20professionnel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2025-09-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Marketing
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- persuasive tone of voice
1, record 5, English, persuasive%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- persuasive tone 2, record 5, English, persuasive%20tone
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A persuasive tone aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or to encourage a specific action. It frequently employs rhetorical devices, logical arguments, and emotional appeals. This tone is prevalent in advertisements, opinion pieces, and political campaigns. 2, record 5, English, - persuasive%20tone%20of%20voice
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Commercialisation
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix persuasif
1, record 5, French, ton%20de%20voix%20persuasif
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ton persuasif 2, record 5, French, ton%20persuasif
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ton de voix persuasif : [Ce ton de voix persuade l']audience de prendre une certaine action ou d'adopter une certaine opinion[.] Il est idéal pour les appels à l'action, les publicités et les discours de vente. 1, record 5, French, - ton%20de%20voix%20persuasif
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2025-09-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Marketing
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- conversational tone of voice
1, record 6, English, conversational%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- conversational tone 2, record 6, English, conversational%20tone
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A conversational tone mimics natural, everyday speech, making communication feel personal and engaging. It often includes contractions, questions, and a relaxed flow to foster a more relatable connection with the reader. 2, record 6, English, - conversational%20tone%20of%20voice
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Commercialisation
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix conversationnel
1, record 6, French, ton%20de%20voix%20conversationnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ton conversationnel 2, record 6, French, ton%20conversationnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les réseaux sociaux appellent généralement à un ton plus décontracté et interactif. Sur ces plateformes, l'objectif est souvent d'engager rapidement l'audience et de créer une communauté. Un ton conversationnel, avec des touches d'humour ou d'enthousiasme, peut être très efficace. 3, record 6, French, - ton%20de%20voix%20conversationnel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2025-09-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Marketing
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- informal tone of voice
1, record 7, English, informal%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- informal tone 2, record 7, English, informal%20tone
correct, noun
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An informal tone of voice is relaxed, conversational, and mirrors the way people naturally speak in everyday situations. ... the informal tone embraces conversational expressions, and even slang to create a more casual feel. This style of communication is often used to make content more relatable, especially when speaking to a younger audience or when the goal is to foster a sense of community and ease. 1, record 7, English, - informal%20tone%20of%20voice
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Commercialisation
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix informel
1, record 7, French, ton%20de%20voix%20informel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- ton informel 2, record 7, French, ton%20informel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe une variété de tons que les marques peuvent adopter dans leur communication. [...] le ton informel crée une ambiance plus décontractée et accessible, idéale pour les marques visant un public jeune ou cherchant à établir une relation plus proche avec leurs clients. 3, record 7, French, - ton%20de%20voix%20informel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2025-09-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Marketing
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- informative tone of voice
1, record 8, English, informative%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- informative tone 2, record 8, English, informative%20tone
correct, noun
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The informative tone of voice is used to inform the reader. Its characteristics are very direct messaging and is generally used when providing data to the end readers. Common adopters of this tone are governmental or scientifc entities. 1, record 8, English, - informative%20tone%20of%20voice
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Commercialisation
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix informatif
1, record 8, French, ton%20de%20voix%20informatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- ton informatif 2, record 8, French, ton%20informatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ton informatif est un ton très utilisé pour des produits ou des services pour lesquels le consommateur est fortement impliqué. [...] Afin d'en souligner le caractère officiel, les publicités qui optent pour ce ton se fondent souvent sur des études présentées comme scientifiques ou l'avis d'experts. 2, record 8, French, - ton%20de%20voix%20informatif
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2025-09-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Marketing
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- humoristic tone of voice
1, record 9, English, humoristic%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- humoristic tone 2, record 9, English, humoristic%20tone
correct, noun
- humorous tone 3, record 9, English, humorous%20tone
correct, noun
- funny tone of voice 4, record 9, English, funny%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
- funny tone 3, record 9, English, funny%20tone
correct, noun
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A funny tone of voice is a lighthearted, humorous approach that brands often use to capture attention, entertain, and create a memorable experience for their audience. This tone relies on wit, clever wordplay, pop culture references, and playful language to make the brand feel more relatable and engaging. 4, record 9, English, - humoristic%20tone%20of%20voice
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Commercialisation
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix humoristique
1, record 9, French, ton%20de%20voix%20humoristique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- ton humoristique 2, record 9, French, ton%20humoristique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ton de voix humoristique : Si vous voulez faire rire votre audience et créer une ambiance détendue, utilisez ce ton de voix. Il est idéal pour les articles légers, les listes amusantes et les anecdotes. 3, record 9, French, - ton%20de%20voix%20humoristique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2025-09-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Marketing
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- optimistic tone of voice
1, record 10, English, optimistic%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- optimistic tone 2, record 10, English, optimistic%20tone
correct, noun
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Writing in an optimistic tone can convey a sense of hope and a positive outlook for the future. It uses uplifting language to express satisfaction and aspiration. 3, record 10, English, - optimistic%20tone%20of%20voice
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Commercialisation
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix optimiste
1, record 10, French, ton%20de%20voix%20optimiste
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- ton optimiste 2, record 10, French, ton%20optimiste
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'un] des pays les plus heureux au monde valorise un ton optimiste et des messages axés sur la qualité et la valeur ajoutée. Ces éléments sont particulièrement importants pour capter l'attention des consommateurs [...] 3, record 10, French, - ton%20de%20voix%20optimiste
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2025-09-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Marketing
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- inspirational tone of voice
1, record 11, English, inspirational%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- inspirational tone 2, record 11, English, inspirational%20tone
correct, noun
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An inspirational tone of voice is uplifting, encouraging, and motivational. It aims to evoke positive emotions and inspire the audience to take action or adopt a positive mindset. This tone is often used in branding, advertising, and internal communications to foster a sense of purpose and enthusiasm. 2, record 11, English, - inspirational%20tone%20of%20voice
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Commercialisation
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix inspirant
1, record 11, French, ton%20de%20voix%20inspirant
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- ton inspirant 2, record 11, French, ton%20inspirant
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ton de voix inspirant : [ce ton de voix inspire l']audience et les [motive] à atteindre leurs objectifs [...] 1, record 11, French, - ton%20de%20voix%20inspirant
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2025-09-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Marketing
- Advertising
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- brand tone of voice
1, record 12, English, brand%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- brand tone 1, record 12, English, brand%20tone
correct, noun
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brand tone of voice refers to the way [a] brand communicates with [an] audience, shaping the overall personality and impression [the] brand conveys through messaging. It's not just what [is said] (i.e., voice), but how [it's said] (i.e., tone). 1, record 12, English, - brand%20tone%20of%20voice
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Commercialisation
- Publicité
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix de la marque
1, record 12, French, ton%20de%20voix%20de%20la%20marque
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- ton de marque 1, record 12, French, ton%20de%20marque
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] ton de marque est défini en fonction de [l']audience cible, et peut avoir n'importe quel style tant que ce dernier est fidèle aux valeurs et à la personnalité de [la] marque (autoritaire, ludique, intellectuelle, menaçante, gentille, amusante, etc.). 1, record 12, French, - ton%20de%20voix%20de%20la%20marque
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2025-09-15
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Marketing
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- authoritative tone of voice
1, record 13, English, authoritative%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- authoritative tone 2, record 13, English, authoritative%20tone
correct, noun
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The authoritative tone is one that will establish authority in their written content. The characteristics of this tone of voice are firm, strong messages and it avoids any slang or jargon. 2, record 13, English, - authoritative%20tone%20of%20voice
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Commercialisation
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix autoritaire
1, record 13, French, ton%20de%20voix%20autoritaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- ton autoritaire 2, record 13, French, ton%20autoritaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le gouvernement [...] a su [...] prendre un ton autoritaire dans certaines publications. Les arguments d'autorité ont été utilisés dans les publications où le gouvernement dressait la liste des mesures sanitaires et la liste des interdictions. 2, record 13, French, - ton%20de%20voix%20autoritaire
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2024-10-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Radiotelephony
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Land and Subscriber Stations :Voice, Data and Tone Modulated, Angle Modulation Radiotelephone Transmitters and Receivers Operating in the Cellular Mobile Bands 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz
1, record 14, English, Land%20and%20Subscriber%20Stations%20%3AVoice%2C%20Data%20and%20Tone%20Modulated%2C%20Angle%20Modulation%20Radiotelephone%20Transmitters%20and%20Receivers%20Operating%20in%20the%20Cellular%20Mobile%20Bands%20824%2D849%20MHz%20and%20869%2D894%20MHz
correct, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- RSS 118 2, record 14, English, RSS%20118
correct, Canada
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- Radio Standards Specification 118 3, record 14, English, Radio%20Standards%20Specification%20118
correct, Canada
- RSS-118 3, record 14, English, RSS%2D118
correct, Canada
- RSS-118 3, record 14, English, RSS%2D118
- Land and Subscriber Stations 3, record 14, English, Land%20and%20Subscriber%20Stations
correct, Canada
- RSS-118 3, record 14, English, RSS%2D118
correct, Canada
- RSS-118 3, record 14, English, RSS%2D118
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RSS-118 was rescinded in 2013 because the analog technologies were no longer in service in Canada. 4, record 14, English, - Land%20and%20Subscriber%20Stations%20%3AVoice%2C%20Data%20and%20Tone%20Modulated%2C%20Angle%20Modulation%20Radiotelephone%20Transmitters%20and%20Receivers%20Operating%20in%20the%20Cellular%20Mobile%20Bands%20824%2D849%20MHz%20and%20869%2D894%20MHz
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Émetteurs et récepteurs radiotéléphoniques de station de base et de station d'abonné à modulation angulaire par fréquences vocales (signaux de données ou tonalités) fonctionnant dans les bandes du service mobile cellulaire comprises entre 824-849 MHz et 869-894 MHz
1, record 14, French, %C3%89metteurs%20et%20r%C3%A9cepteurs%20radiot%C3%A9l%C3%A9phoniques%20de%20station%20de%20base%20et%20de%20station%20d%27abonn%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20modulation%20angulaire%20par%20fr%C3%A9quences%20vocales%20%28signaux%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20ou%20tonalit%C3%A9s%29%20fonctionnant%20dans%20les%20bandes%20du%20service%20mobile%20cellulaire%20comprises%20entre%20824%2D849%20MHz%20et%20869%2D894%20MHz
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- CNR-118 1, record 14, French, CNR%2D118
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- Stations terrestres et d'abonné : émetteurs et récepteurs radiotéléphoniques à modulation par la voix, par les données et par des tonalités et à modulation d'angle fonctionnant dans les bandes de fréquences de 824 MHz à 849 MHz et de 869 MHz à 894 MHz 2, record 14, French, Stations%20terrestres%20et%20d%27abonn%C3%A9%C2%A0%3A%20%C3%A9metteurs%20et%20r%C3%A9cepteurs%20radiot%C3%A9l%C3%A9phoniques%20%C3%A0%20modulation%20par%20la%20voix%2C%20par%20les%20donn%C3%A9es%20et%20par%20des%20tonalit%C3%A9s%20et%20%C3%A0%20modulation%20d%27angle%20fonctionnant%20dans%20les%20bandes%20de%20fr%C3%A9quences%20de%20824%20MHz%20%C3%A0%20849%20MHz%20et%20de%20869%20MHz%20%C3%A0%20894%20MHz
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- Cahier des charges sur les normes radioélectriques 118 3, record 14, French, Cahier%20des%20charges%20sur%20les%20normes%20radio%C3%A9lectriques%20118
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- CNR-118 3, record 14, French, CNR%2D118
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- CNR-118 3, record 14, French, CNR%2D118
- Émetteurs et récepteurs radiotéléphoniques de station de base et de station d'abonné 3, record 14, French, %C3%89metteurs%20et%20r%C3%A9cepteurs%20radiot%C3%A9l%C3%A9phoniques%20de%20station%20de%20base%20et%20de%20station%20d%27abonn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- CNR-118 3, record 14, French, CNR%2D118
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- CNR-118 3, record 14, French, CNR%2D118
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le CNR-118 a été annulé en 2013 puisque les technologies analogiques n'étaient plus utilisées au Canada. 4, record 14, French, - %C3%89metteurs%20et%20r%C3%A9cepteurs%20radiot%C3%A9l%C3%A9phoniques%20de%20station%20de%20base%20et%20de%20station%20d%27abonn%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20modulation%20angulaire%20par%20fr%C3%A9quences%20vocales%20%28signaux%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20ou%20tonalit%C3%A9s%29%20fonctionnant%20dans%20les%20bandes%20du%20service%20mobile%20cellulaire%20comprises%20entre%20824%2D849%20MHz%20et%20869%2D894%20MHz
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2008-03-26
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- voicetone
1, record 15, English, voicetone
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ringtone that plays the voice of a person, usually someone famous. 2, record 15, English, - voicetone
Record 15, Key term(s)
- voice tone
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- sonnerie vocale
1, record 15, French, sonnerie%20vocale
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sonneries vocales sont des extraits de voix de vos acteurs, personnages de dessins animés et super héros préférés déclamant des citations célèbres, des répliques de films ou qui vous avisent tout simplement que votre téléphone sonne. 1, record 15, French, - sonnerie%20vocale
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1993-04-01
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Paging Systems
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Tone and Voice Paging System 1, record 16, English, Tone%20and%20Voice%20Paging%20System
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Téléavertisseurs
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Système de téléappel à tonalité et voix
1, record 16, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9appel%20%C3%A0%20tonalit%C3%A9%20et%20voix
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : DSTM [Direction des services de traduction ministériels] Communications. 1, record 16, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9appel%20%C3%A0%20tonalit%C3%A9%20et%20voix
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1991-01-08
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- voice frequency tone control equipment
1, record 17, English, voice%20frequency%20tone%20control%20equipment
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- VFTCE 1, record 17, English, VFTCE
correct
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- matériel de télécommande par tonalités audio
1, record 17, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9commande%20par%20tonalit%C3%A9s%20audio
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1991-01-08
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Radio Waves
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- voice frequency tone control equipment
1, record 18, English, voice%20frequency%20tone%20control%20equipment
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
- VFTCE 1, record 18, English, VFTCE
correct
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Ondes radioélectriques
- Émission et réception radio
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- matériel de télécommande par tonalités audio
1, record 18, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9commande%20par%20tonalit%C3%A9s%20audio
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1988-10-17
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Paging Systems
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- tone and voice pager 1, record 19, English, tone%20and%20voice%20pager
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Téléavertisseurs
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- téléavertisseur à tonalité et à voix
1, record 19, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9avertisseur%20%C3%A0%20tonalit%C3%A9%20et%20%C3%A0%20voix
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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