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TOIT ESCAMOTABLE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- retractable roof
1, record 1, English, retractable%20roof
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- retractable roof system 2, record 1, English, retractable%20roof%20system
correct
- retractable roof structure 2, record 1, English, retractable%20roof%20structure
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Retractable roofs can slide back to open or forward to close depending on severe weather conditions. These retractable roofs have been installed in the stadiums to keep everyone cool in such a way that they don't overburden the energy and water usage which is needed for cooling [in Qatar]. 3, record 1, English, - retractable%20roof
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Retractable roofs come in different designs based on the application. Each type must adopt a smart design so that the system can move hundreds of thousands of kilograms of steel, glass, cladding, ceiling materials, and the related mechanical and electrical services within a short period. 2, record 1, English, - retractable%20roof
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- toit rétractable
1, record 1, French, toit%20r%C3%A9tractable
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- toiture rétractable 2, record 1, French, toiture%20r%C3%A9tractable
correct, feminine noun
- toit escamotable 3, record 1, French, toit%20escamotable
correct, masculine noun
- toiture escamotable 4, record 1, French, toiture%20escamotable
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Même si […] le scénario d’un toit rétractable sur le Stade olympique semble plus lointain que jamais, l’architecte […] persiste et signe. Selon le concepteur du stade, il ne saurait être question de mettre sur son œuvre autre chose qu’un toit ouvrant. 5, record 1, French, - toit%20r%C3%A9tractable
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le toit escamotable […] est composé de 11 poutres d’acier […] Il sera déployable en 15 minutes environ, laissant pénétrer la lumière naturelle, tout en améliorant la performance acoustique pendant les matchs et en cas de pluie. 3, record 1, French, - toit%20r%C3%A9tractable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Techos (Elementos de edificios)
- Arquitectura
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- techo retráctil
1, record 1, Spanish, techo%20retr%C3%A1ctil
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una de las innovaciones con las que cuenta el [estadio] es un techo retráctil espectacular que se puede abrir y cerrar en cuestión de minutos. [...] El sistema de engranaje permite que en un lapso de 8 minutos se pueda cerrar por completo la cubierta para evitar que la lluvia o el mal tiempo impidan que se celebre un encuentro […] 2, record 1, Spanish, - techo%20retr%C3%A1ctil
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- convertible
1, record 2, English, convertible
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- drophead 2, record 2, English, drophead
correct
- convertible car 3, record 2, English, convertible%20car
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
convertible: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - convertible
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- décapotable
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9capotable
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cabriolet 1, record 2, French, cabriolet
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- voiture décapotable 2, record 2, French, voiture%20d%C3%A9capotable
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule à toit souple formant une berline quand le toit est fermé et du genre torpédo quand le toit est plié. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9capotable
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Décapotable» a un sens générique qui fait qu'on peut l'appliquer à toutes les voitures dont le toit est escamotable. «Cabriolet» s’applique particulièrement à la voiture de luxe. 4, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9capotable
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
décapotable; cabriolet : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9capotable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- descapotable
1, record 2, Spanish, descapotable
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cabriolé 2, record 2, Spanish, cabriol%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- cabriolet 3, record 2, Spanish, cabriolet
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-07-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- station wagon
1, record 3, English, station%20wagon
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Body: Closed. Rear shape is designed in order to give a larger interior volume. Hood/Roof: Fixed, rigid roof. A portion of the roof may, however, be openable. Accommodation: 4 or more seats in at least 2 rows. The row or rows of seats may have forward-foldable backs or be removable to provide a load platform. Doors: 2 or 4 side doors and a rear opening. Windows: 4 or more side windows. 1, record 3, English, - station%20wagon
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- familiale
1, record 3, French, familiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- voiture familiale 2, record 3, French, voiture%20familiale
correct, feminine noun
- break 1, record 3, French, break
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Automobile fermée dont l’arrière présente un hayon relevable et une banquette amovible formant plancher. 3, record 3, French, - familiale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Break. Langue technique. 3, record 3, French, - familiale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Familiale et break" ont été entérinés par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d’État du Canada. 4, record 3, French, - familiale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Carrosserie : Fermée. La forme arrière est disposée de façon à offrir un grand volume intérieur. Capote/Toit :Toit rigide fixe. Toutefois, une partie du toit peut être ouvrante. Places assises : 4 ou plus, sur au moins 2 rangées de sièges. La ou les rangées de sièges peuvent avoir le dossier escamotable vers l'avant ou être démontables pour former une plateforme de chargement. Portes : 2 ou 4 portes latérales et une ouverture arrière. Fenêtres : 4 fenêtres latérales ou plus. 1, record 3, French, - familiale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- coche familiar
1, record 3, Spanish, coche%20familiar
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- rural 2, record 3, Spanish, rural
correct, feminine noun, Argentina
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-04-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- convertible saloon 1, record 4, English, convertible%20saloon
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Body: Openable. Hood/Roof: The side-wall frame is stationary and the remainder is retractable. Accommodation: 4 or more seats, in at least 2 rows. Doors: 2 or 4 side doors. Windows: 4 or more side windows. 1, record 4, English, - convertible%20saloon
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- berline découvrable 1, record 4, French, berline%20d%C3%A9couvrable
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carrosserie : Découvrable. Capote/Toit : L'entourage latéral du toit est fixe, le reste du toit est escamotable. Places assises : 4 ou plus sur au moins 2 rangées de sièges. Portes : 2 ou 4 portes latérales. Fenêtres : 4 fenêtres latérales ou plus. 1, record 4, French, - berline%20d%C3%A9couvrable
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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