reference library in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for reference library in the English»French Dictionary

reference library N

reference library

bibliothèque f d'ouvrages de référence

Translations for reference library in the French»English Dictionary

bibliothèque de prêt/de consultation

lending/reference library

Translations for reference library in the English»French Dictionary

library [Brit ˈlʌɪbrəri, ˈlʌɪbri, Am ˈlaɪˌbrɛri, ˈlaɪb(ə)ri] N

1. library:

library

bibliothèque f

local/public library

bibliothèque de quartier/municipale

photo(graphic) library

photothèque f

photo(graphic) library attr book, card, service, ticket

de bibliothèque

2. library COMPUT attr:

library program, software

de bibliothèque

I.reference [Brit ˈrɛf(ə)r(ə)ns, Am ˈrɛf(ə)rəns] N

1. reference (mention, allusion):

reference

référence f (to à)

reference

allusion f (to à)

in a pointed reference to recent events

dans une allusion claire aux événements récents

there are three references to his son in the article

son fils est mentionné trois fois dans l'article

few references are made to

peu d'allusions sont faites à

2. reference (consultation):

to do sth without reference to sb/sth

faire qc sans consulter qn/qc

‘for reference only’ (on library book)

‘consultation sur place’

I'll keep this leaflet for future reference

je garde ce prospectus: il pourra me servir plus tard

for future reference, dogs are not allowed

pour information, je vous signale que les chiens sont interdits ici

for easy reference, we recommend the pocket edition

nous recommandons l'édition de poche comme ouvrage facile à consulter

3. reference (consideration):

without reference to cases, statistics, objectives, needs

sans tenir compte de

4. reference (allusion):

reference

allusion f (to à)

to make reference to sb/sth

faire allusion à qn/qc

5. reference TYPO (in book):

reference

référence f

6. reference:

reference, a. reference mark

renvoi m

7. reference COMM (on letter, memo):

reference

référence f

please quote this reference

prière de rappeler cette référence

8. reference (testimonial):

a reference

des références fpl

to write or give sb a reference

fournir des références à qn

9. reference (referee):

reference

personne f pouvant fournir des références

10. reference LING:

reference

référence f

11. reference GEOG:

map references

coordonnées fpl

II.with reference to PREP

with reference to

en ce qui concerne, quant à

with particular/specific reference to

particulièrement/spécifiquement en ce qui concerne

with reference to your letter/request

suite à votre lettre/demande

III.reference [Brit ˈrɛf(ə)r(ə)ns, Am ˈrɛf(ə)rəns] VB trans

reference book, article:

reference

fournir les sources de

the book is not well referenced

le livre n'indique pas suffisamment ses sources

reference library in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for reference library in the English»French Dictionary

library <-ies> [ˈlaɪbrəri, Am -brer-] N

1. library (books or media collection):

library

bibliothèque f

2. library (serial publication):

library

collection f

Phrases:

a walking library

une encyclopédie vivante

reference [ˈrefrəns] N

1. reference (allusion):

reference

référence f

with reference to ...

à propos de ce que ...

in reference to sb/sth

à propos de qn/qc

2. reference (responsibilities):

terms of reference

mandat m

3. reference consultation:

without reference to sb

sans passer par qn

4. reference (in text):

reference

renvoi m

5. reference (recommendation):

reference

référence f

to write sb a reference

écrire une lettre de référence à qn

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

It is generally a reference library, open for the public and researchers.

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Space was opened up in the reference library by opening up sections of the floors into double height reading spaces.

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A reference library is open exclusively to experts.

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Catalogues and magazines are available in the reference library next to the art shop in the lobby on the first floor.

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Until 2007, the library was a reference library rather than a lending library.

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The library created was a free, reference library, as its books were not permitted to circulate.

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There is also an extensive reference library available for researchers, by appointment.

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Selections of the local reference library data can later be exported as formatted bibliographies.

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This library soon became the city's main reference library due to its vast collection of materials.

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The museum also houses a reference library and fire safety learning center.

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