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SHOWER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Banquets and Receptions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bridal shower
1, record 1, English, bridal%20shower
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- shower 2, record 1, English, shower
correct, noun
- shower party 3, record 1, English, shower%20party
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A party given for a woman who is about to get married, at which she receives gifts from (usually female) friends and relatives. 4, record 1, English, - bridal%20shower
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If you are attending any pre-wedding celebrations (for instance, a bridal shower), consider what is your overall budget and allocate a smaller percentage—less than 40 per cent—to those gifts. 5, record 1, English, - bridal%20shower
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réceptions et banquets
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fête prénuptiale
1, record 1, French, f%C3%AAte%20pr%C3%A9nuptiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- shower 2, record 1, French, shower
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réception donnée pour une fiancée par ses amies et où les invitées offrent des cadeaux. 2, record 1, French, - f%C3%AAte%20pr%C3%A9nuptiale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si vous participez à une fête avant le mariage (par exemple, une fête prénuptiale), tenez compte de l'ensemble de votre budget et allouez un plus faible pourcentage (moins de 40 %) au cadeau. 3, record 1, French, - f%C3%AAte%20pr%C3%A9nuptiale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'usage de «shower» est très répandu au Canada bien que le terme soit encore considéré comme un anglicisme. 4, record 1, French, - f%C3%AAte%20pr%C3%A9nuptiale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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