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MARCHE FAIBLE HAUTEUR [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stairs and Stairways
CONT

Stairs must satisfy strict building codes meant to ensure safety and climbing comfort. [People are] so used to uniform, professionally built staircases that the slightest discrepancy between steps creates a tripping hazard. Tall steps make climbing hard. Shallow steps are uncomfortable and dangerous.

OBS

shallow step: designation usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • shallow steps

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escaliers
CONT

[Le module de marches est] idéal pour les sentiers de promenade, les jardins et toutes les utilisations nécessitant des marches de faible hauteur.

OBS

marche de faible hauteur; marche à faible hauteur : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • marches de faible hauteur
  • marches à faible hauteur

Spanish

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