TERMIUM Plus®

From: Translation Bureau

On social media

Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.

GIBIER EAU [1 record]

Record 1 1997-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Birds
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
DEF

A general term applied to ducks, geese and swans.

OBS

waterfowl: term used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oiseaux
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
DEF

Dénomination collective des oiseaux de mer, d'étang, de marais, qui ont le goût sauvagin.

CONT

Le gibier comprend l'ensemble des animaux chassables pendant une période d'ouverture. La liste en est arrêtée par décision ministérielle. On distingue : [...] le gibier d'eau ou sauvagine (anatidés, limicoles, rallidés, à l'exception des espèces protégées).

OBS

sauvagine : terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

Save record 1

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: