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VIE PLEIN AIR [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Basketball
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pick-up basketball game
1, record 1, English, pick%2Dup%20basketball%20game
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pick-up basketball match 2, record 1, English, pick%2Dup%20basketball%20match
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
However, providing equipment, space, facilities or other opportunities for ancillary recreational activities, such as handicrafts and hobbies, or for sports such as skateboarding, pick-up basketball games or Frisbee, could be acceptable. 1, record 1, English, - pick%2Dup%20basketball%20game
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "basketball game" is much more frequently used than "basketball match". 3, record 1, English, - pick%2Dup%20basketball%20game
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pickup basketball game
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Basket-ball
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- match de basket-ball improvisé
1, record 1, French, match%20de%20basket%2Dball%20improvis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- partie improvisée de basket-ball 2, record 1, French, partie%20improvis%C3%A9e%20de%20basket%2Dball
correct, feminine noun
- joute improvisée de basket-ball 3, record 1, French, joute%20improvis%C3%A9e%20de%20basket%2Dball
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les rencontres d’amis à l’extérieur, pour une partie improvisée de basket-ball, de soccer ou de volleyball sur la plage, sont de merveilleuses façons de passer du temps ensemble. 2, record 1, French, - match%20de%20basket%2Dball%20improvis%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le pied prothétique Axtion s’adresse spécialement aux patients qui désirent profiter de tout ce que la vie a à offrir, que ce soit des activités de plein air ou un match de basket-ball improvisé dans le voisinage. 1, record 1, French, - match%20de%20basket%2Dball%20improvis%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Toutefois, pourrait être acceptable, le fait de fournir de l’équipement, de l’espace, des installations ou d’autres facilités qui serviront à des activités récréatives accessoires, par exemple, la création d’articles d’artisanat, des passe-temps ou encore qui serviront à l’exercice de sports tels que la planche à roulettes, des joutes improvisées de basket-ball ou le disque volant. 3, record 1, French, - match%20de%20basket%2Dball%20improvis%C3%A9
Record 1, Key term(s)
- partie de basketball improvisée
- match de basketball improvisé
- joute de basketball improvisée
- partie de basket-ball improvisée
- match improvisé de basket-ball
- joute de basket-ball improvisée
- partie improvisée de basketball
- match improvisé de basketball
- joute improvisée de basketball
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-12-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Congress Titles
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Expert Meeting on Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities through Physical Activity and Outdoor Nature Life
1, record 2, English, Expert%20Meeting%20on%20Rehabilitation%20of%20Persons%20with%20Disabilities%20through%20Physical%20Activity%20and%20Outdoor%20Nature%20Life
correct, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Beitostolen, Norway, 24-28 Mar 93. 2, record 2, English, - Expert%20Meeting%20on%20Rehabilitation%20of%20Persons%20with%20Disabilities%20through%20Physical%20Activity%20and%20Outdoor%20Nature%20Life
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title confirmed by the Terminology Bureau of the United Nations Organization. 3, record 2, English, - Expert%20Meeting%20on%20Rehabilitation%20of%20Persons%20with%20Disabilities%20through%20Physical%20Activity%20and%20Outdoor%20Nature%20Life
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de congrès
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Rencontre d’experts sur la réadaptation des personnes handicapées par l'activité physique et la vie en plein air dans la nature
1, record 2, French, Rencontre%20d%26rsquo%3Bexperts%20sur%20la%20r%C3%A9adaptation%20des%20personnes%20handicap%C3%A9es%20par%20l%27activit%C3%A9%20physique%20et%20la%20vie%20en%20plein%20air%20dans%20la%20nature
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation confirmée par le Bureau de la terminologie de l’Organisation des Nations Unies. 2, record 2, French, - Rencontre%20d%26rsquo%3Bexperts%20sur%20la%20r%C3%A9adaptation%20des%20personnes%20handicap%C3%A9es%20par%20l%27activit%C3%A9%20physique%20et%20la%20vie%20en%20plein%20air%20dans%20la%20nature
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de congresos
- Sociología de las personas con discapacidad
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Reunión de Expertos sobre Rehabilitación de Personas con Discapacidad mediante Actividad Física y Vida al Aire Libre
1, record 2, Spanish, Reuni%C3%B3n%20de%20Expertos%20sobre%20Rehabilitaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Personas%20con%20Discapacidad%20mediante%20Actividad%20F%C3%ADsica%20y%20Vida%20al%20Aire%20Libre
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Cycling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Maritime Mountain Bike Festival 1, record 3, English, Maritime%20Mountain%20Bike%20Festival
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Theme: Let's Celebrate Life, Action and the Outdoors! 2, record 3, English, - Maritime%20Mountain%20Bike%20Festival
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Cyclisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Festival du vélo de montagne des Maritimes
1, record 3, French, Festival%20du%20v%C3%A9lo%20de%20montagne%20des%20Maritimes
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thème : Célébrons la vie, l'action et le plein air! 2, record 3, French, - Festival%20du%20v%C3%A9lo%20de%20montagne%20des%20Maritimes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 3, French, - Festival%20du%20v%C3%A9lo%20de%20montagne%20des%20Maritimes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-10-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Greg Clark Outdoor Writing Award
1, record 4, English, Greg%20Clark%20Outdoor%20Writing%20Award
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministry of Natural Resources 1, record 4, English, - Greg%20Clark%20Outdoor%20Writing%20Award
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Concours Greg Clark de rédaction sur la vie en plein air
1, record 4, French, Concours%20Greg%20Clark%20de%20r%C3%A9daction%20sur%20la%20vie%20en%20plein%20air
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-04-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- open air life 1, record 5, English, open%20air%20life
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- outdoor life 1, record 5, English, outdoor%20life
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vie de plein air
1, record 5, French, vie%20de%20plein%20air
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1981-10-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Special Education
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- open-air school 1, record 6, English, open%2Dair%20school
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A type of special school designed especially for children suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis. The classrooms are freely accessible to the outside air, though protection is provided against bad weather. Not used in USA. 1, record 6, English, - open%2Dair%20school
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éducation spéciale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- école de plein air 1, record 6, French, %C3%A9cole%20de%20plein%20air
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Établissement d’enseignement accueillant en internat ou demi-internat certains enfants déficients physiques légers, sur indication médicale ou médicosociale, pour les faire bénéficier d’un régime spécial de vie(alimentation, sieste, hydrothérapie) et de scolarité(effectifs réduits, activités de plein air). Terme inusité au Canada. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9cole%20de%20plein%20air
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sports - General
- Sociology of Recreation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sports and outdoors 1, record 7, English, sports%20and%20outdoors
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sports - Généralités
- Sociologie des loisirs
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sports et vie en plein air 1, record 7, French, sports%20et%20vie%20en%20plein%20air
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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