TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

flat skylight [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2003-10-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
DEF

Roof window opening that is almost flat

CONT

Horizontal roof openings are reminiscent of primitive roof holes used by our ancestors to let the light in and the smoke out. Flat skylights have both drainage and dirt-accumulation problems. Curved or slanted skylights slightly improve these negative conditions.

OBS

See record "roof light/lanterneau".

OBS

Skylight ... Also sky-light.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
CONT

Les formes de lanterneau sont regroupées en cinq catégories appelées dôme, cône, voûte, tubulaire et plat.

OBS

Voir la fiche «lanterneau/roof light».

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: