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Record 1 1999-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Practice
OBS

permanent: Intended to exist or function for a long, indefinite period without regard to unforeseeable conditions. [For example:] permanent construction.

Key term(s)
  • permanent

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maçonnerie
OBS

en dur : en maçonnerie. [P. ex. :] «Construire en dur» (opposé à préfabriqué, provisoire). «Les dortoirs sont dans des tentes, le réfectoire dans un bâtiment en dur.» En aviation : «Piste en dur», bétonnée (opposé à «de terre battue»). Remarque : En Afrique, l'expression s'oppose à «en construction traditionnelle» (banco, bambou...).

Key term(s)
  • construire en dur
  • en-dur

Spanish

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