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CAFE-TERRASSE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-06-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Urban Planning
- Building Elements
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- terrasse
1, record 1, English, terrasse
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flat, paved area outside a building, [especially] a café, where people sit to take refreshments. 1, record 1, English, - terrasse
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement urbain
- Éléments du bâtiment
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- terrasse
1, record 1, French, terrasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- café-terrasse 2, record 1, French, caf%C3%A9%2Dterrasse
correct, masculine noun
- terrasse de restauration 2, record 1, French, terrasse%20de%20restauration
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emplacement sur le trottoir, où l'on dispose des tables et des chaises pour les consommateurs, devant un café, un restaurant. 3, record 1, French, - terrasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un café-terrasse est une terrasse aménagée pour que les clients d'un établissement commercial puissent y consommer de la nourriture ou des boissons. Toutefois, le débit de boissons n’est pas autorisé comme usage principal. 2, record 1, French, - terrasse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-04-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Urban Integration
- Regulations (Urban Studies)
- Types of Restaurants
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sidewalk cafe
1, record 2, English, sidewalk%20cafe
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An indoor-outdoor restaurant where food and beverages can be served on tables set on the public way usually reserved for pedestrians. 2, record 2, English, - sidewalk%20cafe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sidewalk Cafe Regulations. Applications to operate an outdoor cafe on public or private rights-of-way can be obtained from the Economic Development Department. Outdoor cafe licenses are issued when approved from April to October 31 of each year. 1, record 2, English, - sidewalk%20cafe
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Intégration urbaine
- Réglementation (Urbanisme)
- Catégories de restaurants
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- café-terrasse
1, record 2, French, caf%C3%A9%2Dterrasse
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Situé dans un endroit calme au centre de la ville de Hvar, le Palace offre l'ambiance d'un hôtel de très bon standing. Il est réputé pour sa cuisine raffinée et son accueil, [...] Restaurant climatisé, taverne, apéritif-bar, café-terrasse, salons, piscine. 2, record 2, French, - caf%C3%A9%2Dterrasse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-07-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Restaurants
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- courtyard café 1, record 3, English, courtyard%20caf%C3%A9
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sidewalk café 2, record 3, English, sidewalk%20caf%C3%A9
- indoor-outdoor café 3, record 3, English, indoor%2Doutdoor%20caf%C3%A9
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Catégories de restaurants
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- café-terrasse
1, record 3, French, caf%C3%A9%2Dterrasse
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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