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Library
The break is described on the welcome sheet as optional. +3
work
facultative
L’intitulé indique que participer est un choix, et non une obligation.
One Tea Break, Two Experiences
Two colleagues discuss the same ten-minute workplace break and reveal how role, timing and access affect an apparently shared custom.
Sharing in final ten minutes optional; observing welcome. +1
privacy
facultatif
facultative
Partager des photos ou les utiliser à des fins publicitaires est un choix, pas une obligation.
Riverside Sketch Club: options and newcomer card
Accessible representation of the independent PDF and its original visual. Same document, not a third independent material.
Dev explained that sharing was optional for everyone. +1
social
facultatif
Le partage n’est obligatoire pour personne dans le club.
An invitation with room to say no
A complete original case with embedded dialogue and evidence limits.
An optional shared lunch begins at 12:30 on Fridays. +1
workplace
facultatif
Le déjeuner est proposé, mais le personnel n’est pas tenu d’y assister.
Two Interviews: The Friday Shared Lunch
Accessible representation of the independent transfer-case PDF. Same document, not an extra reading material.
Remote viewing is useful but optional. +1
technology
facultatif
Indique que posséder un compte est un choix, et non une obligation.
Comfort Without an Unnecessary Data Trail
Original evidence-led technical case for Choosing a Smart Thermostat with Privacy in Mind.
Images are optional. +1
academic
facultatif
optionnel
Indique que l’élément n’est pas obligatoire selon la règle énoncée.
ENV104 Field-Note Assignment Brief — Accessible HTML
Complete semantic HTML alternative to the generated printable PDF.
photographs are optional +1
education
facultatif
optionnel
Le brief indique que des photographies peuvent être incluses, mais qu’elles ne sont pas obligatoires.
Two Questions, Not 'Please Explain Everything'
A complete fictional case in which a student audits a field-note assignment, removes answered questions and sends a concise clarification email.
She communicated fixed work hours, specifying when she would be available for questions or feedback, and made it clear that lessons and emails outside these times were optional.
workplace
facultatif
optionnel
Les cours et les courriels en dehors des horaires indiqués n’étaient pas obligatoires.
The Ultimate Guide to Teacher Well-Being
This practical guide explains how education policy, school environments and individual habits can support teacher well-being. It presents research-based measures, implementation steps and examples from schools around the world, with dashboards for assessing the evidence and likely impact of each approach.
it was optional in him either to dismiss them or send them
general
à la discrétion de quelqu’un
Il revenait à l’écrivain de décider s’il renverrait les hommes ou les enverrait au loin à bord d’un navire de guerre.
Records of a Family of Engineers
"Records of a Family of Engineers" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lineage of the Stevenson family, particularly focusing on their contributions as engineers and their experiences across generations in Scotland, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader historical narratives. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the Stevenson family tree, tracing their surname's evolution and historical context from the 13th century onward. It reveals a lineage that has faced both successes and tragedies, with a particular focus on the early lives of James Stevenson, his brother Hugh, and their heir, Robert Stevenson. The text sketches their aspirations, marriages, and struggles, ultimately painting a portrait of a family deeply rooted in the engineering profession, set against the backdrop of the rugged Scottish landscape and societal changes of their time. This initial section not only captures the essence of their individual experiences but sets the stage for further exploration of the family's lasting impact on engineering.
Cancel the outdoor walk; optional indoor meeting is separate.
planning
facultatif
La réunion en intérieur est proposée comme une option, et non comme un remplacement obligatoire.
Alder Vale: forecast, access and group updates
Accessible representation of the independent PDF and its original visual. Same document, not a third independent material.
A café meeting was offered separately as an optional social activity, with no assumption that everybody wanted it.
social
facultatif
La rencontre au café est proposée comme une option, sans s’attendre à ce que tout le monde y assiste.
The message that replaced yesterday’s plan
A complete original case with embedded dialogue and evidence limits.
A café meeting was offered separately as an optional social activity, with no assumption that everybody wanted it.
general
activité sociale facultative
Un événement social auquel les gens peuvent choisir d’assister ou non.
The message that replaced yesterday’s plan
A complete original case with embedded dialogue and evidence limits.