TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
BUILDING GLASS [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-04-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- building glass glazier
1, record 1, English, building%20glass%20glazier
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- structural glass glazier 1, record 1, English, structural%20glass%20glazier
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vitrier de verre de bâtiment
1, record 1, French, vitrier%20de%20verre%20de%20b%C3%A2timent
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vitrière de verre de bâtiment 1, record 1, French, vitri%C3%A8re%20de%20verre%20de%20b%C3%A2timent
correct, feminine noun
- vitrier de vitres de construction 1, record 1, French, vitrier%20de%20vitres%20de%20construction
correct, masculine noun
- vitrière de vitres de construction 1, record 1, French, vitri%C3%A8re%20de%20vitres%20de%20construction
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Glazing Materials (Constr.)
- Walls and Partitions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- glass block
1, record 2, English, glass%20block
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- glass brick 2, record 2, English, glass%20brick
- glass building brick 3, record 2, English, glass%20building%20brick
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hollow translucent block usually with ribbed exterior made by fusing two sections of clear pressed glass at high temperature and used as a building material chiefly for wall panels. 1, record 2, English, - glass%20block
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux verriers (Construction)
- Murs et cloisons
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- brique de verre
1, record 2, French, brique%20de%20verre
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- brique en verre 2, record 2, French, brique%20en%20verre
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-01-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
- Architecture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- glass building 1, record 3, English, glass%20building
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
- Architecture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- immeuble-miroir
1, record 3, French, immeuble%2Dmiroir
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Immeuble dont la façade en mur-rideau se compose uniquement de surfaces vitrées, qui assurent une réflexion du paysage. 2, record 3, French, - immeuble%2Dmiroir
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-08-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Glazing Materials (Constr.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- building glass
1, record 4, English, building%20glass
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Glass used in building. 2, record 4, English, - building%20glass
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Imports of building glass amounted to FIM 146 million. 1, record 4, English, - building%20glass
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux verriers (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- verre de construction
1, record 4, French, verre%20de%20construction
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Produits verriers utilisés pour la construction. 2, record 4, French, - verre%20de%20construction
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Architecture : Un nouveau verre de construction de forme courbe qui ne génère aucune distorsion optique. Société : Design A Glass Ltd. 3, record 4, French, - verre%20de%20construction
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les secteurs d'exposition de Metallbau 2000. [...] Matériaux, produits semi-finis : Métal, acier, verre de construction, vitrages, tôles et bandes, panneaux, profilés, barres, tuyaux, tubes, grillages, grilles, cordes, filets, sangles, câbles, chaînes. 4, record 4, French, - verre%20de%20construction
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales vidriados (Construcción)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- vidrio de construcción
1, record 4, Spanish, vidrio%20de%20construcci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, 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:


