TERMIUM Plus®

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

DISPOSABLE PAPER TISSUE [1 record]

Record 1 2008-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paper or Paperboard Goods
  • Toiletries
DEF

A sheet of soft tissue paper used for cleansing, as a handkerchief, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Objets en papier ou en carton
  • Articles de toilette
DEF

Petite pièce de papier très doux qui sert à se moucher, ou à s'essuyer le visage.

OBS

kleenex : Consommation et Corporations Canada affirme qu'il est abusif d'employer cette marque de commerce comme terme générique.

OBS

papier-mouchoir : terme recommandé par l'Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF).

Key term(s)
  • papier mouchoir

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

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: