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FRAIS [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Market Prices
- Rental Agencies
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fee
1, record 1, English, fee
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A payment for particular services or for a privilege. 2, record 1, English, - fee
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fees
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prix (Commercialisation)
- Entreprises de location
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- frais
1, record 1, French, frais
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prix demandé pour la prestation d'un service. 2, record 1, French, - frais
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si le service en cause porte sur la gestion d'un compte ou d'un portefeuille, on parlera alors de «frais de gestion». 3, record 1, French, - frais
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Precios (Comercialización)
- Empresas de alquiler
- Remuneración (Gestión del personal)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gasto
1, record 1, Spanish, gasto
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chilly
1, record 2, English, chilly
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That is appreciably cold. 2, record 2, English, - chilly
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- frais
1, record 2, French, frais
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- frisquet 1, record 2, French, frisquet
correct, adjective, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui est à une température relativement basse, qui est presque froid ou un peu froid. 2, record 2, French, - frais
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Financial Institutions
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- charges to
1, record 3, English, charges%20to
correct, plural, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The identification of the party by whom financial services charges are to be paid. 1, record 3, English, - charges%20to
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charges to: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1993. 2, record 3, English, - charges%20to
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Institutions financières
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- frais pour
1, record 3, French, frais%20pour
correct, masculine noun, plural, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Identification de l'entité qui doit payer les frais des prestations de services financiers. 1, record 3, French, - frais%20pour
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frais pour : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) en 1993. 2, record 3, French, - frais%20pour
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-09-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- charges
1, record 4, English, charges
correct, plural, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fees associated with financial services. 2, record 4, English, - charges
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charges: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1993. 3, record 4, English, - charges
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To introduce charges. 4, record 4, English, - charges
Record 4, Key term(s)
- charge
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- frais
1, record 4, French, frais
correct, masculine noun, plural, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rétribution liée à une prestation de services financiers. 2, record 4, French, - frais
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frais : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) en 1993. 3, record 4, French, - frais
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Imposer, instaurer des frais. 4, record 4, French, - frais
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones bancarias
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- gastos
1, record 4, Spanish, gastos
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-04-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- humid
1, record 5, English, humid
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- moist 1, record 5, English, moist
correct, adjective
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- frais
1, record 5, French, frais
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- humide 2, record 5, French, humide
correct, adjective
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un sol qui à cause de sa situation topographique ou de sa teneur en colloïdes (argile, humus), conserve toujours une certaine teneur en eau mais sans excès. 1, record 5, French, - frais
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Finance
- Rental Agencies
- Modes of Transport (Tourism)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rental charges
1, record 6, English, rental%20charges
correct, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The employer shall not accept claims for rental charges at rates higher than those listed in the Government Handbook – Rental Rates for Passenger Vehicles at Canadian Airports without satisfactory justification on the travel claim. 2, record 6, English, - rental%20charges
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Finances
- Entreprises de location
- Moyens de transport (Tourisme)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- frais de location
1, record 6, French, frais%20de%20location
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- frais 2, record 6, French, frais
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’employeur ne doit pas accepter de demandes de remboursement de frais supérieurs à ceux qui figurent dans le Guide gouvernemental – Tarif de location des voitures de tourisme aux aéroports canadiens, à moins que la demande de remboursement ne renferme une explication satisfaisante. 2, record 6, French, - frais%20de%20location
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «frais» peut être utilisé comme synonyme uniquement lorsque le contexte porte spécifiquement sur les frais de location de voitures. 3, record 6, French, - frais%20de%20location
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-07-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Decisions (Practice and Procedural Law)
- Rules of Court
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- costs
1, record 7, English, costs
correct, noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- legal costs 2, record 7, English, legal%20costs
plural
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "costs" also denotes the expenses which a person is entitled to recover from the other side by reason of his being a party to legal proceedings. They include court fees, stamps, etc., and also, where the party is represented by a solicitor, the reasonable and proper charges and fees of the solicitor and counsel. 3, record 7, English, - costs
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
costs (court award) 4, record 7, English, - costs
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
costs (legal proceedings) 5, record 7, English, - costs
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 CONT
legal costs: awarded by a court 6, record 7, English, - costs
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
costs; legal costs: terms usually used in the plural. 6, record 7, English, - costs
Record 7, Key term(s)
- cost
- legal cost
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Décisions (Droit judiciaire)
- Règles de procédure
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dépens
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9pens
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- frais 2, record 7, French, frais
avoid, masculine noun, plural
- frais et dépens 3, record 7, French, frais%20et%20d%C3%A9pens
avoid, federal act, masculine noun, plural
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie des frais engendrés par le procès que le gagnant peut se faire payer par le perdant. 4, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9pens
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dépens : équivalent de «costs» recommandé par le Comité d'uniformisation des règles de procédure civile dans le cadre du Programme de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 4, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9pens
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dépens,frais; frais et dépens : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 4, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9pens
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Decisiones (Derecho procesal)
- Reglamento procesal
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- costas
1, record 7, Spanish, costas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gastos que han de satisfacer los litigantes como consecuencia de un proceso, de los que una de las partes puede reembolsarse si se produce la condena en costas de la contraria. 1, record 7, Spanish, - costas
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
costas: Término y definición reproducidos del Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra. 1, record 7, Spanish, - costas
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-08-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fresh
1, record 8, English, fresh
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Living, not dried, deep-frozen or otherwise conserved. 2, record 8, English, - fresh
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fresh: term and definition extracted from the Plant Health Glossary of Terms of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. 3, record 8, English, - fresh
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- frais
1, record 8, French, frais
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vivant, n'ayant pas subi de séchage, de congélation ou tout autre procédé de conservation. 2, record 8, French, - frais
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frais : terme et définition extraits du Glossaire de la protection des végétaux de l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments. 3, record 8, French, - frais
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-08-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Trade
- Government Accounting
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- out-of-pocket costs
1, record 9, English, out%2Dof%2Dpocket%20costs
correct, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- out-of-pocket expenses 2, record 9, English, out%2Dof%2Dpocket%20expenses
correct, plural
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
out-of-pocket cost: An expenditure incurred for another party for which reimbursement may be sought. 3, record 9, English, - out%2Dof%2Dpocket%20costs
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
increased out-of-pocket costs. 4, record 9, English, - out%2Dof%2Dpocket%20costs
Record 9, Key term(s)
- out-of-pocket cost
- out of pocket cost
- out of pocket expense
- out-of-pocket expense
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
- Comptabilité publique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- frais remboursables
1, record 9, French, frais%20remboursables
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- frais 1, record 9, French, frais
correct, masculine noun, plural
- défraiements 2, record 9, French, d%C3%A9fraiements
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dépenses effectuées par une personne pour le compte d'un tiers à qui elle en demande généralement le remboursement. 2, record 9, French, - frais%20remboursables
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
frais, frais remboursables accrus. 3, record 9, French, - frais%20remboursables
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio
- Contabilidad pública
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- costes ordinarios
1, record 9, Spanish, costes%20ordinarios
masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- costes corrientes 1, record 9, Spanish, costes%20corrientes
masculine noun, plural
- gastos menores 1, record 9, Spanish, gastos%20menores
masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9, Key term(s)
- costos ordinarios
- costos corrientes
- coste ordinario
- coste corriente
- costo ordinario
- costo corriente
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-10-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Fees
1, record 10, English, Fees
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title of a Citizenship and Immigration Canada Fact Sheet. 2, record 10, English, - Fees
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Frais
1, record 10, French, Frais
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre d'une fiche de renseignement de Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 10, French, - Frais
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-11-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- at his expense
1, record 11, English, at%20his%20expense
correct, see observation
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- at her expense 1, record 11, English, at%20her%20expense
correct, see observation
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
at his expense; at her expense : terms linked with the conception and development of large-format film technology. 2, record 11, English, - at%20his%20expense
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- aux frais de
1, record 11, French, aux%20frais%20de
correct, see observation
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- à la charge de 1, record 11, French, %C3%A0%20la%20charge%20de
correct, see observation
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aux frais de; à la charge de : termes établis dans le cadre de la conception et de la mise au point de la technique du cinéma grand format. 2, record 11, French, - aux%20frais%20de
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-05-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cost
1, record 12, English, cost
correct, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- frais
1, record 12, French, frais
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-01-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- charge
1, record 13, English, charge
correct, noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- commission 2, record 13, English, commission
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- frais
1, record 13, French, frais
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- commission 2, record 13, French, commission
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- comisión
1, record 13, Spanish, comisi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compensación que, como contraprestación de sus servicios, se da a un agente, corredor, comisionista o intermediario por causa de haber intervenido con éxito en la conducción y cierre de una operación de negocios de venta de bienes o servicios. 2, record 13, Spanish, - comisi%C3%B3n
Record 14 - internal organization data 2000-03-24
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- expense
1, record 14, English, expense
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Key term(s)
- expenses
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- frais
1, record 14, French, frais
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1999-04-29
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- charge
1, record 15, English, charge
correct, noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In relation to married quarters means the appropriate shelter charge plus the monthly value of utilities not paid direct to the supplier by the occupant. 1, record 15, English, - charge
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- frais
1, record 15, French, frais
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Concernant un logement familial, désigne les frais de gîte appropriés plus la valeur mensuelle des services qui ne sont pas directement versés au fournisseur par l'occupant. 1, record 15, French, - frais
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1996-04-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Agricultural Economics
Record 16, Main entry term, English
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) used at the Canadian Grain Commission in the field of cereal terminology. 2, record 16, English, - cool
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
- Économie agricole
Record 16, Main entry term, French
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains dans le domaine céréalier. 2, record 16, French, - frais
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1994-03-23
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- fresh
1, record 17, English, fresh
correct, adjective
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A colour can be fresh. 1, record 17, English, - fresh
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- fraîche
1, record 17, French, fra%C3%AEche
correct, adjective
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- pastel 1, record 17, French, pastel
correct, adjective
- délicate 1, record 17, French, d%C3%A9licate
correct, adjective
- frais 1, record 17, French, frais
correct, adjective
- délicat 1, record 17, French, d%C3%A9licat
correct, adjective
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une couleur fraîche, pastel, délicate; un vert pastel, un rose frais, délicat. 1, record 17, French, - fra%C3%AEche
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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