TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
PNEU HIVER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- winter tire
1, record 1, English, winter%20tire
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- snow tire 1, record 1, English, snow%20tire
correct, officially approved
- winter tyre 2, record 1, English, winter%20tyre
correct, Great Britain
- snow tyre 2, record 1, English, snow%20tyre
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Winter tires are specifically designed to handle the challenges of driving in the most dangerous months of the year. From their tread patterns all the way down to the chemical compounds in the tread rubber, they are built specifically to provide better grip and more control in winter conditions. 3, record 1, English, - winter%20tire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
winter tire; snow tire: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - winter%20tire
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pneu d'hiver
1, record 1, French, pneu%20d%27hiver
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pneu à neige 2, record 1, French, pneu%20%C3%A0%20neige
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- pneu hivernal 3, record 1, French, pneu%20hivernal
correct, masculine noun
- pneumatique d’hiver 4, record 1, French, pneumatique%20d%26rsquo%3Bhiver
correct, masculine noun
- pneumatique hivernal 5, record 1, French, pneumatique%20hivernal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gomme de caoutchouc des pneus d’hiver est spécialement conçue pour respecter certains critères de souplesse jusqu’à une température de -40 °C, ce qui permet d’avoir une bien meilleure adhérence sur la chaussée. 6, record 1, French, - pneu%20d%27hiver
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pneu d’hiver; pneu à neige : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques(Nouveau-Brunswick). 7, record 1, French, - pneu%20d%27hiver
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- neumático de invierno
1, record 1, Spanish, neum%C3%A1tico%20de%20invierno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Neumático que posee cualidades específicas que mejoran su nivel de adherencia sobre placas de hielo o nieve y que se utiliza durante el invierno. 1, record 1, Spanish, - neum%C3%A1tico%20de%20invierno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Existen dos tipos de neumáticos de invierno: neumáticos con clavos, para placas de hielo o superficies cubiertas de nieve helada [y] neumáticos con relieve especial para nieve. 1, record 1, Spanish, - neum%C3%A1tico%20de%20invierno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
neumático de invierno: designación y definición propuestas por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera. 2, record 1, Spanish, - neum%C3%A1tico%20de%20invierno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tire
1, record 2, English, tire
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tyre 2, record 2, English, tyre
correct, noun, Great Britain
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hollow band of rubber, often reinforced with fibers of other material, fitted around the outer edge of a vehicle's wheel and filled with compressed air. 3, record 2, English, - tire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tire: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - tire
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pneu
1, record 2, French, pneu
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pneumatique 1, record 2, French, pneumatique
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bandage en creux d’une roue, formé d’une carcasse de fils de coton, d’acier, enduite de caoutchouc, contenant de l’air (dans une chambre à air ou non). 2, record 2, French, - pneu
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pneu; pneumatique : Si certaines sources veulent qu’un «pneu» ait été, avant 1985, appelé un «pneumatique», d’autres considèrent que «pneu» est l’abréviation et le synonyme de «pneumatique», ou encore que «pneu» est le synonyme familier de «pneumatique»; l’usage donne raison aux uns et aux autres. 3, record 2, French, - pneu
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pneu; pneumatique : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 2, French, - pneu
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
pneus d’un vélo, pneus d’une voiture 4, record 2, French, - pneu
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
pneu radial, pneu sans chambre à air, pneu quatre saisons, pneu d’été, pneu à neige, pneu d’hiver 4, record 2, French, - pneu
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 PHR
faire changer ses pneus, faire poser les pneus d’été 4, record 2, French, - pneu
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 PHR
faire gonfler un pneu 4, record 2, French, - pneu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- neumático
1, record 2, Spanish, neum%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- llanta 2, record 2, Spanish, llanta
correct, feminine noun, Latin America
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tubo de caucho lleno de aire comprimido que, montado en la periferia de las ruedas de un vehículo, sirve de llanta elástica. 3, record 2, Spanish, - neum%C3%A1tico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Neumático radial, axial, balón o de baja presión. 3, record 2, Spanish, - neum%C3%A1tico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- reference tire
1, record 3, English, reference%20tire
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The compliance of a tire with [the snow traction] standard is evaluated by performing a standardized test on packed snow; tires that achieve a traction index higher than 110 (compared to a reference tire with an index of 100) are deemed worthy of bearing the logo. 2, record 3, English, - reference%20tire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reference tire: term proposed by the World Road Association. 3, record 3, English, - reference%20tire
Record 3, Key term(s)
- reference tyre
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pneu de référence
1, record 3, French, pneu%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La conformité d’un pneu d’hiver à [la] norme [de traction sur surface enneigée] est évaluée en effectuant un essai standardisé sur une surface de neige durcie; seuls les pneus qui se méritent un indice de traction supérieur à 110(par rapport à un pneu de référence dont l'indice est 100) sont jugés dignes d’afficher ce symbole. 2, record 3, French, - pneu%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pneu de référence : terme proposé par l’Association mondiale de la route. 3, record 3, French, - pneu%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
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: