TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
MOTOR CAR THEFT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- auto theft
1, record 1, English, auto%20theft
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- automobile theft 2, record 1, English, automobile%20theft
correct, noun
- car theft 3, record 1, English, car%20theft
correct, noun
- motor car theft 4, record 1, English, motor%20car%20theft
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Auto theft refers to the criminal act of stealing automobiles, often involving advanced technology and causing significant economic harm and public safety concerns. 5, record 1, English, - auto%20theft
Record 1, Key term(s)
- theft of auto
- theft of automobile
- theft of car
- theft of motor car
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vol de voiture
1, record 1, French, vol%20de%20voiture
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vol d'automobile 2, record 1, French, vol%20d%27automobile
correct, masculine noun
- vol d'auto 3, record 1, French, vol%20d%27auto
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le vol de voiture désigne l'acte criminel consistant à voler des automobiles, souvent à l'aide de technologies avancées, et entraînant des répercussions économiques importantes ainsi que des enjeux de sécurité publique. 4, record 1, French, - vol%20de%20voiture
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sustracción de vehículo de motor
1, record 1, Spanish, sustracci%C3%B3n%20de%20veh%C3%ADculo%20de%20motor
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
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: