TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
LAKE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dactyloscopy
- Biometrics
- Criminology
- Police
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lake
1, record 1, English, lake
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- enclosure 2, record 1, English, enclosure
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lakes are formed when a single friction ridge bifurcates then converges back to a single friction ridge, thus forming a generally small, elliptical shape or "lake". 3, record 1, English, - lake
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ridge characteristics: island, lake, bifurcation, ridge ending. 4, record 1, English, - lake
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dactyloscopie
- Biométrie
- Criminologie
- Police
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lac
1, record 1, French, lac
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- anneau 2, record 1, French, anneau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caractéristiques des crêtes : îlot, lac, bifurcation, arrêt de ligne. 3, record 1, French, - lac
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dactiloscopia
- Biometría
- Criminología
- Policía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- lago
1, record 1, Spanish, lago
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-11-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lake
1, record 2, English, lake
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inland body of water of considerable area. 1, record 2, English, - lake
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Large saline lakes are often called "seas." 1, record 2, English, - lake
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lake: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - lake
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lac
1, record 2, French, lac
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse d'eau de grande étendue à l'intérieur des terres. 2, record 2, French, - lac
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De grands lacs salés sont souvent appelés «mers». 2, record 2, French, - lac
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lac : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - lac
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- lago
1, record 2, Spanish, lago
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cuerpo de agua de gran extensión localizado tierra adentro. 2, record 2, Spanish, - lago
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los lagos salinos grandes se llaman a menudo mares. 2, record 2, Spanish, - lago
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-05-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lake
1, record 3, English, lake
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lake pigment 2, record 3, English, lake%20pigment
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An organic pigment produced by the interaction of an oil-soluble organic dye, a precipitant, and an absorptive inorganic substrate. 3, record 3, English, - lake
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A lake is an organic pigment prepared by precipiting a soluble color with a form of aluminum, calcium, barium potassium, strontium, or zirconium, which then makes the colors insoluble. Not all colors are suitable for making lakes. 4, record 3, English, - lake
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lake ... Uses: Printing inks; wallpaper inks; metal decorative coatings; coated fabrics; rubber; plastics; food colorants. 3, record 3, English, - lake
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Insoluble in water. 3, record 3, English, - lake
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pigment laqué
1, record 3, French, pigment%20laqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- laque 2, record 3, French, laque
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pigment particulier obtenu par fixation d'une matière colorante organique soluble, naturelle ou artificielle, sur un support généralement minéral. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 3, record 3, French, - pigment%20laqu%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
laque : Appellation impropre donnée par contraction de langage, aux pigments laqués; l'emploi, dans cette acception du vocable «laque» n'est pas admis dans la terminologie française. 4, record 3, French, - pigment%20laqu%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre cette «laque» avec le vernis naturel du même nom. 5, record 3, French, - pigment%20laqu%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pigment laqué : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 6, record 3, French, - pigment%20laqu%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- laca
1, record 3, Spanish, laca
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-10-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lake
1, record 4, English, lake
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- fount 2, record 4, English, fount
correct, officially approved
- loch 2, record 4, English, loch
correct, officially approved
- lough 2, record 4, English, lough
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inland body of standing water. 2, record 4, English, - lake
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lake Winnipeg, Man. 2, record 4, English, - lake
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Frag Creek Fount, N.W.T. 2, record 4, English, - lake
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Lock Erne, Ont. 2, record 4, English, - lake
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Lough Garvey, Ont. 2, record 4, English, - lake
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lake: Lakes may be enlargements of rivers. Widely used. 2, record 4, English, - lake
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fount: Rare; used in N.W.T. 2, record 4, English, - lake
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
loch: Variant of lake. Gaelic term; generic usually precedes specific. Widely used, but uncommon. 2, record 4, English, - lake
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
lough: Variant of lake. Gaelic term. Rare; used in Ont. 2, record 4, English, - lake
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
lake; fount; loch; lough: terms and definition validated by the Canadian Permament Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 3, record 4, English, - lake
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lac
1, record 4, French, lac
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nappe d'eau douce entourée de terre, généralement pourvue d'un exutoire, ou élargissement d'un cours d'eau. 2, record 4, French, - lac
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lac des Deux-Montagnes, Qué. 2, record 4, French, - lac
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lac : le lac est plus grand que l'étang et la mare. Générique attesté à travers le pays. 2, record 4, French, - lac
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lac : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 3, record 4, French, - lac
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toponimia
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- lago
1, record 4, Spanish, lago
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masa de agua rodeada de tierra [...] 2, record 4, Spanish, - lago
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-06-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- The Moon (Astronomy)
- Planets
- Astronomy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lake
1, record 5, English, lake
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- lacus 1, record 5, English, lacus
Latin
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One can distinguish dark and light regions on the moon's surface even with the naked eye. The light areas are mountainous, while the dark ones are broad plains over which only relatively small differences of height occur. These plains were earlier described as lunar seas ..., bays ..., swamps ..., or lakes (lacus). 2, record 5, English, - lake
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Lune (Astronomie)
- Planètes
- Astronomie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lac
1, record 5, French, lac
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- lacus 2, record 5, French, lacus
Latin
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les parties des mers qui s'avancent dans les continents s'appellent «golfes», les petites taches sombres isolées, «lacs». 3, record 5, French, - lac
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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
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: