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fallowArable land temporarily left unsown toallow the soil to replenish its reserves.

permanent pastureFenced-in grassy tract of land set aside for cattle to graze on.

fenceWooden or metal barrier used to delimit a section of land so it can be used for a particular

purpose.

hayloftPart of the barn, often the equivalent of an attic, where hay is stored to protect

it from bad weather.

barnBuilding used mainly to store

harvested crops, straw and hay.

machinery shedBuilding usually meant to house farm machinery.

ornamental treeTree planted for decorative purposes.

farmhouseHouse where the farmer and the

farmer’s family live.

farmyardOpen area around which the farm

buildings are situated.

hen houseBuilding where poultry are housed; a

distinction is often made between layingunits and fattening units.

vegetable gardenLand where edible plants are grown to

feed the household.

farmsteadAll the structures belonging to an agricultural concern and used as dwellings or in its operation.

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fodder cornVariety of corn used as cattle feed.

meadowGround covered in grass, which the farmer mows toproduce fodder (hay, alfalfa, etc.) for cattle.

dairyRoom where milk is stored and refrigerated before it is collected; it is also theplace where milk is converted into butter and other by-products.

cowshedBuilding where bovines are housed; the animals are often separated by age ortype (raised for meat or for milk).

tower siloCylindrical structure used to store silage; it is always filled from thetop, using a specially constructed apparatus.

bunker siloLong flat structure used to store silage; filling it requires nospecialized equipment.

pigstyBuilding used to house pigs, usually raised to beslaughtered.

enclosureFenced-in space where animals canmove about.

orchardLand planted with fruit trees.

greenhouseStructure with translucent walls wherevegetables are grown under controlledconditions that promote their growth.

sheep shelterBuilding where ovines (rams andewes) are housed; these sheep are

raised mainly for their meat and wool,and sometimes for their milk.

fruit treeTree that bears edible fruit, usually intended for humanconsumption.

hiveShelter constructed to house a beecolony that produces honey andpollinates fruit trees.

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drinksNonalcoholic liquids comprising mainly bottled water, juice and

soft drinks.

aisleSpace between the gondolas where shoppers move about.

beer and wineSelection of alcoholic beverages available at a supermarket. reach-in freezer

Display case used to keep drinks cool.fruits and vegetables

Plant products sold as food, offered inbulk or prepackaged.

dairy productsFoodstuffs produced by processing freshmilk; they generally include milk, cream,

yogurt, butter and some prepackagedcheeses.

cold storage chamberRefrigerated space where perishables are stored.

delicatessenSpace set aside for specialty products that are often ready to eat,

such as cold cuts, salads and olives.

self-service meat counterDisplay case containing pieces of meat or

poultry prepared and packaged in individual orfamily-sized portions.

household productsProducts or aids for everyday household jobs; they

include detergents, bleaches, cleaning products andscouring pads.

packaging productsEvery kind of wrapping used in the process

of cooking, freezing or preserving food.

fresh meat counterGlass display case containing pieces

of meat or poultry that the butcher cutsand wraps upon request.

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supermarketA large self-service store that sells food and various everyday household goods; the part accessible to shoppersis surrounded by service areas reserved for storage and for preparing and preserving merchandise.

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frozen foodsVarious foodstuffs stored at very low temperaturesto preserve their quality and nutritional content foras long as possible.

cheese counterGlass display case holding a variety of whole cheeses that theemployee cuts and wraps upon request.

prepared foodsVarious foodstuffs, sometimes inindividual portions, prepared on-site orby a specialty supplier; they are oftenready to eat.

convenience foodFood prepared and presented in such a way that it can be servedquickly and easily.

seafoodSection where fish and shellfish areoffered for sale at a self-servicecounter or prepared to order.

gondolaLong unit with shelves; it is used todisplay self-service products.

health and beauty careRange of nonprescription drugs, and nonmedicated personalhygiene, health and beauty products.

bakerySection where bread, pastries and otherbaked goods are sold, whether baked onthe premises or not.

canned goodsPrepared foodstuffs, preserved in airtightcans or jars using a process that allowsthem to be kept for long periods of time.

shopping cartsWheeled basket used to transport shoppers’ selected items to the checkout and,possibly, to the parking lot.

checkoutsCounters with a cash register located at the exit where shoppers pay for theirpurchases.

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pet food and suppliesProducts used to feed and care for pets.

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restaurantBusiness establishment where people pay to eat a meal prepared on the premises and served at their table; arestaurant’s quality and prices vary depending on the menu.

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refrigeratorsAppliances that maintain an average temperature of 4°C; they are used for chilling

and storing drinks.

barArea with a counter and tables where

alcoholic drinks are sold.

bar stoolChair without arms that allows people to sit at the same level as the bar

counter.

bar counterRaised narrow counter on which drinks are served.

officeWorkplace for administrative personnel.

store roomRoom for storing nonperishable items.

refrigeratorAppliance that maintains an average

temperature of 4°C; it is used for storingand chilling food.

freezerAppliance that maintains an average

temperature of -18°C; it freezes food topreserve it.

staff cloakroomRoom near the entrance where

employees store their clothes, hats,umbrellas and such.

wine cellarCabinet for keeping wine at constant temperature and

humidity.

barmaidWoman responsible for preparing and serving drinks.

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service tableFurniture used for making extrautensils available to staff so they canprovide fast service.

refrigerated display caseRefrigerated unit for storing cold dishesthat are prepared in advance.

dining roomRoom designed and furnished for serving meals; its decor often reflects thetype of food served.

customers’ cloakroomSpace near the entrance where customerscheck their coats, hats, umbrellas and such.

customers’ toiletsPremises designed to satisfy basic functionsand equipped with toilets and sinks.

boothSeparate compartment for small groups.

buffetTable on which hot and cold dishes are madeavailable so that people can serve themselves.

maître d’hôtelPerson who manages the reservationsystem, greets customers and supervisesthe dining room staff.

wine stewardPerson in charge of the wine cellar; thewine steward helps customers choose awine and sometimes serves it as well.

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pot-and-pan sinkSink in which pots and pans and related cooking

utensils are washed.

work topFlat work surface designed primarily to

prepare food.

hoodVentilation appliance expelling or recycling air that contains

cooking fumes and odors.

gas rangeAppliance for cooking food, equipped

with gas-fed burners and an oven.

electric rangeElectric appliance for cooking food,equipped with surface elements or

griddles and an oven.

deep fryerUtensil for deep-frying foods.

hot plateElement used to cook food.

ovenAppliance for cooking or heating food.

hot food tableCounter for keeping dishes warm.

ice machineAppliance with a water source that

makes and distributes ice cubes.

station chefPerson in charge of preparing the various

dishes on the menu; specialized staff such asthe sauce cook, roast cook and pastry chef

answer to the station chef.

chefPerson whose main duties are to manage the kitchen staff, purchase supplies and

plan menus.

waiterPerson who takes the customers’ order,serves the meals and settles the check.

kitchenRoom where meals are prepared underthe direction of a chef who is assistedby a kitchen staff.

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dirty dish table

prerinse sinkSink in which dishes are rinsed before being placed inthe dishwasher.

dishwasherAppliance designed to automatically wash and dry dishes.

clean dish table

dishwasherPerson in charge of washing cooking utensils and dishes.

back waiterPerson who clears the tables during and after service.

menuItemized list of dishes served in a

restaurant.

checkChit indicating the total amount spent by the

customer.

wine listItemized list of wines and spirits

served in a restaurant.