TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
MOMIE ACCIDENTELLE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Anthropology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- natural mummy
1, record 1, English, natural%20mummy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- spontaneous mummy 2, record 1, English, spontaneous%20mummy
correct
- accidental mummy 3, record 1, English, accidental%20mummy
correct
- unintentional mummy 4, record 1, English, unintentional%20mummy
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mummies are typically divided into one of two distinct categories: anthropogenic or spontaneous. ... Spontaneous mummies, such as Ötzi, were created unintentionally due to natural conditions such as extremely dry heat or cold, or anaerobic conditions such as those found in bogs. 5, record 1, English, - natural%20mummy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Several naturally-preserved, unintentional mummies dating from the Incan period have been found in the cooler regions of Argentina, Chile, and Peru. These are collectively known as "ice mummies." 4, record 1, English, - natural%20mummy
Record 1, Key term(s)
- non intentional mummy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Anthropologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- momie naturelle
1, record 1, French, momie%20naturelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- momie spontanée 2, record 1, French, momie%20spontan%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- momie accidentelle 3, record 1, French, momie%20accidentelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'on parle de momie, immédiatement les fameuses momies égyptiennes viennent à l'esprit. Ce sont certes de superbes «créations», mais d'autres momies existent dans le monde et certaines ne sont pas le résultat du travail humain. [...] ces momies naturelles sont souvent extraordinaires. Contrairement aux momies «travaillées», les corps sont retrouvés avec leurs vêtements de tous les jours [...] C'est l'action du climat ou de la géologie qui ont permis l'extrême conservation des corps. 1, record 1, French, - momie%20naturelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En Égypte, c’est [...] le climat sec qui a induit l’apparition de momies spontanées. 2, record 1, French, - momie%20naturelle
Record 1, 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: