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EPREUVE VITESSE [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- short track speed skating
1, record 1, English, short%20track%20speed%20skating
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- short track 2, record 1, English, short%20track
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Short-track speed skating is a form of competitive ice speed skating. In competitions, multiple skaters (typically between four and six) skate on an oval ice track with a length of 111.111 metres (364.54 ft). 3, record 1, English, - short%20track%20speed%20skating
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- patinage de vitesse sur piste courte
1, record 1, French, patinage%20de%20vitesse%20sur%20piste%20courte
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- patinage de vitesse sur courte piste 2, record 1, French, patinage%20de%20vitesse%20sur%20courte%20piste
correct, masculine noun
- piste courte 3, record 1, French, piste%20courte
correct, feminine noun
- courte piste 4, record 1, French, courte%20piste
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve de patinage de vitesse sur glace qui est disputée sur une piste ovale de 111, 12 m. 3, record 1, French, - patinage%20de%20vitesse%20sur%20piste%20courte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La piste courte se distingue de l'épreuve de patinage de vitesse disputée sur une piste de 400 m. 3, record 1, French, - patinage%20de%20vitesse%20sur%20piste%20courte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
patinage de vitesse sur piste courte; piste courte : désignations et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 10 janvier 2020. 5, record 1, French, - patinage%20de%20vitesse%20sur%20piste%20courte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Patinaje
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- patinaje de velocidad sobre pista corta
1, record 1, Spanish, patinaje%20de%20velocidad%20sobre%20pista%20corta
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que "patinaje de velocidad sobre pista corta" es el nombre asentado en español para esta competición deportiva de los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno. 1, record 1, Spanish, - patinaje%20de%20velocidad%20sobre%20pista%20corta
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- speed event
1, record 2, English, speed%20event
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Downhill and Super giant slalom. 2, record 2, English, - speed%20event
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de vitesse
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20vitesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Descente et slalom super-géant. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20vitesse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tapping test
1, record 3, English, tapping%20test
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... [A test] in which the task is to make, with a stylus or pencil, as many taps as possible in a given time. 2, record 3, English, - tapping%20test
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are many variants of the tapping test. In some one may tap at random, in others one must strike on one spot only, in others one must make as many dots as possible with the pencil provided. Dotting test is given as synonym of tapping test by some authors, but our research seems to indicate that dotting test is specific with respect to tapping test. 3, record 3, English, - tapping%20test
Record 3, Key term(s)
- dotting test
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- test de tapping
1, record 3, French, test%20de%20tapping
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- épreuve de tapping 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20tapping
correct, feminine noun
- tapping-test 3, record 3, French, tapping%2Dtest
masculine noun
- test de pointage 1, record 3, French, test%20de%20pointage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve de vitesse motrice. 4, record 3, French, - test%20de%20tapping
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Tapping» est un mot anglais employé dans un grand nombre d’ouvrages français pour désigner les tests permettant d’évaluer la vitesse motrice. 5, record 3, French, - test%20de%20tapping
Record 3, Key term(s)
- tapping
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-06-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- show jumping
1, record 4, English, show%20jumping
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- stadium jumping 2, record 4, English, stadium%20jumping
correct
- jumping 3, record 4, English, jumping
correct
- jumping event 4, record 4, English, jumping%20event
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An equestrian event asking for speed and accuracy, in which the aim is, for the horse and rider, to jump a set course of fences, in the right order and without knocking them down, while working against the clock. 5, record 4, English, - show%20jumping
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Show jumping competitions are held in an indoor or outdoor arena. The designer of the course can choose from a wide range of jumps that fall into three main categories: uprights, spreads and triples. 5, record 4, English, - show%20jumping
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Show jumping has three main categories of competition: those which primarily test jumping ability but use time as the deciding factor in order to reach a final result; those which test jumping ability alone; and those which put a premium on speed and agility. Most competitions [fall] into the first category. 6, record 4, English, - show%20jumping
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- saut d’obstacles
1, record 4, French, saut%20d%26rsquo%3Bobstacles
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- concours de saut d’obstacles 2, record 4, French, concours%20de%20saut%20d%26rsquo%3Bobstacles
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve équestre alliant vitesse et précision dont l'objectif, pour le cavalier et sa monture, est de franchir tous les obstacles, dans l'ordre déterminé et sans les renverser, tout en courant contre la montre. 3, record 4, French, - saut%20d%26rsquo%3Bobstacles
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les compétitions de saut d’obstacles peuvent se tenir sur une piste intérieure ou extérieure. Le concepteur du parcours choisit parmi une vaste gamme d’obstacles qui se divisent en trois principales catégories : les obstacles droits, les larges et les triples. 3, record 4, French, - saut%20d%26rsquo%3Bobstacles
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le saut d’obstacles compte trois catégories d’épreuves : celle visant à déterminer l’habileté à sauter tout en utilisant le temps comme facteur déterminant; celle qui ne mesure que l’habilité à sauter; et celle qui insiste sur la vitesse et l’agilité. 3, record 4, French, - saut%20d%26rsquo%3Bobstacles
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- salto de obstáculos
1, record 4, Spanish, salto%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- salto en pista 2, record 4, Spanish, salto%20en%20pista
correct, masculine noun
- salto 3, record 4, Spanish, salto
correct, masculine noun
- salto hípico 4, record 4, Spanish, salto%20h%C3%ADpico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Salto de obstáculos. La disciplina de saltos consiste en franquear a caballo un recorrido de varios obstáculos construidos con barras, sin cometer ninguna falta ni de rehúse ni de derribo. Las pruebas se disputan siguiendo varios baremos: contrarreloj, caza, potencia, con cronómetro, etcétera, y se clasifican en distintos grupos de acuerdo con las alturas, que oscilan entre 1,10 m y 1,60 m. 5, record 4, Spanish, - salto%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
salto en pista; salto; salto hípico: términos utilizados generalmente en plural. 6, record 4, Spanish, - salto%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos
Record 4, Key term(s)
- saltos en pista
- saltos
- saltos hípicos
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-05-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- canoe/kayak sprint
1, record 5, English, canoe%2Fkayak%20sprint
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canoe/kayak sprint debuted at the Pan American Games in 1987. At Toronto 2015 women will compete in a canoe event for the first time at the Pan Am Games. 2, record 5, English, - canoe%2Fkayak%20sprint
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- canoë/kayak de vitesse
1, record 5, French, cano%C3%AB%2Fkayak%20de%20vitesse
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- sprint de canoë/kayak 2, record 5, French, sprint%20de%20cano%C3%AB%2Fkayak
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le canoë-kayak de vitesse a fait son entrée aux Jeux panaméricains en 1987. Les femmes concourront pour la première fois à une épreuve de canoë aux Jeux panaméricains de 2015 à Toronto. 3, record 5, French, - cano%C3%AB%2Fkayak%20de%20vitesse
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- canotaje/kayak de velocidad
1, record 5, Spanish, canotaje%2Fkayak%20de%20velocidad
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canotaje/kayak de velocidad. En distancias de 200, 500 y 1000 metros, los remeros en pruebas de velocidad tanto de canoa como de kayak pasan por uno de los deportes más intensos y extenuantes de los Juegos [Panamericanos]. 1, record 5, Spanish, - canotaje%2Fkayak%20de%20velocidad
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-11-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- endurance riding
1, record 6, English, endurance%20riding
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An athletic event for both horse and rider in which the first goal is to complete the marked trails; and the second goal is to ride this trail as rapidly as the condition of horse and rider allows. 2, record 6, English, - endurance%20riding
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- endurance équestre
1, record 6, French, endurance%20%C3%A9questre
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- endurance 2, record 6, French, endurance
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve d’extérieur courue à vitesse imposée ou libre sur un itinéraire balisé avec des examens vétérinaires validant la capacité du poney/cheval à parcourir de longues distances. 2, record 6, French, - endurance%20%C3%A9questre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-01-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mogul skiing
1, record 7, English, mogul%20skiing
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- moguls 2, record 7, English, moguls
correct, plural
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mogul skiing is a type of freestyle skiing where skiers ski terrain characterized by a large number of different bumps, or moguls. In addition, skiers execute tricks throughout their run. Skiers must complete 2 jumps. 3, record 7, English, - mogul%20skiing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ski sur bosses
1, record 7, French, ski%20sur%20bosses
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- ski de bosses 2, record 7, French, ski%20de%20bosses
correct, masculine noun
- bosses 3, record 7, French, bosses
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les bosses, discipline olympique depuis 1992. L'épreuve se déroule sur une piste de 250 mètres(de 24 à 30 degrés) recouverte de bosses de 1 mètre de hauteur et larges de 40 centimètres. La piste comprend aussi 2 tremplins placés aux 1/3 et 2/3, sur lesquels le skieur effectue un saut acrobatique. Un jury attribue aux compétiteurs une note qui est le résultat d’une addition de points sanctionnant la vitesse, la technique d’exécution et les deux sauts acrobatiques. 4, record 7, French, - ski%20sur%20bosses
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La discipline des bosses consiste en une descente sur une piste pentue et très bosselée de 250 m avec deux sauts au sommet d’une bosse. On juge la technique de virage, le style des sauts et la vitesse de descente. Les bosses sont une discipline olympique depuis 1992. 5, record 7, French, - ski%20sur%20bosses
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esquí y snowboard
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- esquí de baches
1, record 7, Spanish, esqu%C3%AD%20de%20baches
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-10-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Waste Materials
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- low-dispersable material 1, record 8, English, low%2Ddispersable%20material
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- low dispersable material 2, record 8, English, low%20dispersable%20material
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The revision allows the continuous use of existing Type B casks for plutonium and MOX shipments, provided transporters can demonstrate that radionuclides will not be dispersed (so-called low-dispersable materials, LDM) following a severe accident that ruptures the container. 1, record 8, English, - low%2Ddispersable%20material
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Déchets nucléaires
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- matière faiblement dispersable
1, record 8, French, mati%C3%A8re%20faiblement%20dispersable
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les exigences des colis de type C visent à prévenir la dispersion des matières et les débits de dose élevés. Les matières présentant un risque de dispersion limité et n’ étant que faiblement irradiantes peuvent être transportées par voie aérienne dans des colis de type B. Ces matières sont dites matière faiblement dispersable, ou LDM(Low Dispersable Material) et sont soumises pour leur qualification à une épreuve de résistance à un choc à grande vitesse(90 m/s sur une cible indéformable), à une épreuve thermique poussée(800 °C pendant 1 h) et à un test de lixiviation. 1, record 8, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20faiblement%20dispersable
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-09-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Yukon Quest
1, record 9, English, Yukon%20Quest
correct, Canada, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At the Top of the World, in the Yukon-Alaskan Interior, an epic event takes place every year that few people from "down south" have experienced. Covering 1000 miles between Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and Fairbanks, Alaska during the depths of the Arctic winter, the Yukon Quest is the "Toughest Sled Dog Race in the World." The Yukon Quest is a true test of the capacity of humans and canines, and a tribute to the strength of the ancient bond that unites them. 1, record 9, English, - Yukon%20Quest
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Yukon Quest
1, record 9, French, Yukon%20Quest
correct, Canada, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Yukon Quest a lieu chaque année, en février, entre Whitehorse, au Yukon, et Fairbanks, en Alaska, en passant par la vallée de la rivière Yukon. Les départs de cette épreuve sont donnés alternativement de Whitehorse et de Fairbanks. La Yukon Quest se distingue des autres courses en ce qu'elle met l'accent sur l'endurance. Elle reproduit le trajet que parcouraient à l'époque les équipages chargés du transport des marchandises, et l'élément vitesse n’ est pas le seul à être pris en compte. Il faut franchir deux grandes chaînes de montagnes. Les températures varient entre moins 50 degrés et plus 10 degrés. Les conditions météorologiques sont toujours imprévisibles, et les concurrents doivent s’attendre à affronter la neige, le vent, des surfaces rocheuses, la crue de la rivière et des chinooks soudains. Chaque équipage doit transporter l'intégralité de ses provisions et de son matériel et n’ est autorisé qu'à deux arrêts où les conducteurs d’attelage peuvent disposer de l'aide des maîtres-chiens pour nourrir et soigner les bêtes. Il arrive souvent à ces équipages de courir de 24 à 48 heures sans s’octroyer le moindre repos. Débats du Sénat(hansard), 1re Session, 37e législature, Volume 139, numéro 93, le mercredi 6 mars 2002. 2, record 9, French, - Yukon%20Quest
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-09-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- stress test
1, record 10, English, stress%20test
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- situational stress test 2, record 10, English, situational%20stress%20test
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test in which the task itself, together with the prescribed conditions of testing, puts the subject under great emotional strain, esp. by giving him tasks impossible of achievement. 3, record 10, English, - stress%20test
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- test de stress
1, record 10, French, test%20de%20stress
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- test de résistance au stress 2, record 10, French, test%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20stress
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test destiné à apprécier la résistance au stress. Ce type d’épreuve est principalement utilisé dans des examens de sélection professionnelle. Il consiste en tâches difficiles, voire impossibles, souvent rendues plus éprouvantes encore par des consignes de vitesse de plus en plus pressantes et des interventions standardisées du testeur, conçues pour augmenter encore la tension : mise en garde, rappels d’échecs antérieurs... 2, record 10, French, - test%20de%20stress
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología (Generalidades)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de estrés
1, record 10, Spanish, prueba%20de%20estr%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-02-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- downhill
1, record 11, English, downhill
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- descent 2, record 11, English, descent
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Downhill competition. The event, open to men and women, takes place on a steep natural slope dotted with obstacles. It is a two-round race against the clock... Downhill is a speed event that depends on the athlete's ability to anticipate difficulties. 3, record 11, English, - downhill
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mountain bike event. 4, record 11, English, - downhill
Record 11, Key term(s)
- downhill event
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- descente
1, record 11, French, descente
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Déroulement de la compétition de descente. Ouverte aux hommes et aux femmes, l'épreuve se déroule sur un terrain naturel en pente abrupte, parsemé d’obstacles. C'est une compétition contre la montre en deux manches [...] La descente est une épreuve de vitesse qui fait appel à la faculté d’anticipation des difficultés. 2, record 11, French, - descente
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Épreuve de VTT. 3, record 11, French, - descente
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- bajada
1, record 11, Spanish, bajada
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- descenso 1, record 11, Spanish, descenso
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prueba de ciclismo de montaña. 2, record 11, Spanish, - bajada
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-11-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Motorized Sports
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles
1, record 12, English, Rallye%20A%C3%AFcha%20des%20Gazelles
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Sports motorisés
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles
1, record 12, French, Rallye%20A%C3%AFcha%20des%20Gazelles
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles est une aventure unique au monde proposée à des concurrentes non professionnelles. Celles-ci doivent parcourir près de 2500 km en 8 jours, en 4X4, camion, moto ou quad, en plein désert, hors des pistes, sans GPS et sans road-book. Le Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles allie stratégie, finesse de pilotage et sens aigu de la navigation. C'est une épreuve d’endurance, pour laquelle aucun critère de vitesse n’ est pris en compte. Les Gazelles doivent rallier les points de passages obligatoires en effectuant le moins de kilomètres possible. 1, record 12, French, - Rallye%20A%C3%AFcha%20des%20Gazelles
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2002-11-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Driving (Road Vehicles)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- jack-rabbit start
1, record 13, English, jack%2Drabbit%20start
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- jackrabbit start 2, record 13, English, jackrabbit%20start
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jack-rabbit starts and hard braking can increase fuel consumption by close to 40 percent. 3, record 13, English, - jack%2Drabbit%20start
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Conduite automobile
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- départ en trombe
1, record 13, French, d%C3%A9part%20en%20trombe
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- démarrage en trombe 2, record 13, French, d%C3%A9marrage%20en%20trombe
correct, masculine noun
- accélération brusque 3, record 13, French, acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20brusque
correct, feminine noun
- départ brusque 3, record 13, French, d%C3%A9part%20brusque
correct, masculine noun
- départ précipité 4, record 13, French, d%C3%A9part%20pr%C3%A9cipit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Roulez toujours à vitesse constante et modérée. Les constants départs et arrêts brusques mettent le véhicule à dure épreuve et gaspillent du carburant, peu importe que la circulation soit lourde ou non. Selon Transports Canada, les excès de vitesse et les accélérations brusques peuvent augmenter la consommation d’essence dans une proportion pouvant atteindre 20 %. 3, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9part%20en%20trombe
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2002-10-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- distance swimmer
1, record 14, English, distance%20swimmer
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kieren Perkins is undoubtably the greatest distance swimmer in history! He has broken 12 world records over 400, 800 and 1500m freestyle, and is the first person in history to hold Olympic, World, Commonwealth and Pan Pacific titles simultaneously for the same event. 2, record 14, English, - distance%20swimmer
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... sprinters may require "7 to 14 days of greatly reduced work while some distance swimmers may ease off to lighter training only 3 days prior to the race". 3, record 14, English, - distance%20swimmer
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "long-distance swimmer." 4, record 14, English, - distance%20swimmer
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Distance: Term used to refer to events over 400 meters. 5, record 14, English, - distance%20swimmer
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- nageur de fond
1, record 14, French, nageur%20de%20fond
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- nageuse de fond 2, record 14, French, nageuse%20de%20fond
correct, feminine noun
- nageur de demi-fond 3, record 14, French, nageur%20de%20demi%2Dfond
see observation, masculine noun
- nageuse de demi-fond 3, record 14, French, nageuse%20de%20demi%2Dfond
see observation, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ex-nageuse de fond. J’ai fait de la natation compétition pendant 12 ans. Ma spécialité était le 800. Avec du recul, je dois dire que le fond m’a beaucoup apporté, surtout au niveau de la concentration de la maîtrise de soi... Mais nageur de fond c’est une envie, quelque chose qui doit venir des tripes. 2, record 14, French, - nageur%20de%20fond
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] les nageurs de vitesse ont besoin de «7 à 14 jours d’un entraînement très réduit, alors que certains nageurs de fond ne débutent leur phase d’affûtage que 3 jours seulement avant l'épreuve». 4, record 14, French, - nageur%20de%20fond
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En natation, les courses de fond sont le 400 m et le 1500 m. 5, record 14, French, - nageur%20de%20fond
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Championnats Départementaux Demi-Fond-16/01/2000 : 1500 Libre Messieurs; 800 Libre Messieurs, 400 4 Nages Messieurs; 400 4 Nages Dames; 800 Libre Dames. 6, record 14, French, - nageur%20de%20fond
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
«Nageur de demi-fond» semble être utilisé comme équivalent de «middle-distance swimmer» aussi bien que de «distance swimmer». 3, record 14, French, - nageur%20de%20fond
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2001-02-06
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- lap sprint
1, record 15, English, lap%20sprint
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de vitesse sur tours
1, record 15, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20vitesse%20sur%20tours
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme trouvé sur l’Internet indiquait le nombre de tours. 1, record 15, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20vitesse%20sur%20tours
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de velocidad en las vueltas
1, record 15, Spanish, prueba%20de%20velocidad%20en%20las%20vueltas
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1986-06-02
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Team Sports
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- essay against the clock 1, record 16, English, essay%20against%20the%20clock
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Sports d'équipe
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de vitesse horaire 1, record 16, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20vitesse%20horaire
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
et non "essai contre la montre" (105) 1, record 16, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20vitesse%20horaire
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Language (General)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- essay against the clock 1, record 17, English, essay%20against%20the%20clock
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Linguistique (Généralités)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de vitesse horaire 1, record 17, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20vitesse%20horaire
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
et non "essai contre la montre" (105) 1, record 17, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20vitesse%20horaire
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- speed flight 1, record 18, English, speed%20flight
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de vitesse 1, record 18, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20vitesse
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 1976-06-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- speed trial 1, record 19, English, speed%20trial
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de vitesse
1, record 19, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20vitesse
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- essai de vitesse 1, record 19, French, essai%20de%20vitesse
masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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