Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-Income Statement (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 26, 2012	Aug. 28, 2011	Aug. 26, 2012	Aug. 28, 2011	Nov. 27, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Cumulative income taxes, gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	$ 9,068		$ 9,068		$ 18,476
Total, gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	(13,854)		(13,854)		(28,693)
Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Forward foreign exchange contracts, gain of (loss) recognized in AOCI	4,637		4,637		4,637
Forward foreign exchange contracts-gain or (loss) recognized in other income	0	0	0	0
4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member] | Bonds [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	(27,708)		(27,708)		(28,525)
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in other income	(79)	(3,161)	2,444	(4,707)
7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member] | Senior notes [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	149		149		(23,281)
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in other income	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0