TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
WATERCOLOR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- watercolor
1, record 1, English, watercolor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- watercolour 2, record 1, English, watercolour
correct
- water-colour 3, record 1, English, water%2Dcolour
correct, Great Britain
- water painting 4, record 1, English, water%20painting
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A design or picture executed with a paint in which the pigment is dissolved in water and bound by a colloid agent so that it adheres to the working surface when applied with the brush. 5, record 1, English, - watercolor
Record 1, Key term(s)
- water color
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aquarelle
1, record 1, French, aquarelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Œuvre obtenue à l'aide d'une peinture légère, délayée à l'eau, appliquée sur un papier spécial (papier-torchon). 2, record 1, French, - aquarelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-09-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Painting (Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- watercolor
1, record 2, English, watercolor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- watercolour 2, record 2, English, watercolour
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paint in which the pigment is dissolved in water and bound by a colloid agent so that it adheres to the working surface when applied with the brush. 3, record 2, English, - watercolor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Watercolour may be transparent or opaque and is usually applied to paper, but sometimes also to such materials as silk or vellum. The term arises because, in varying degrees, water is always used in the largest proportion and, in the purest application of the medium, twice-both to mix pigments and to dilute the colours ... 2, record 2, English, - watercolor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Peinture (Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aquarelle
1, record 2, French, aquarelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Peinture à la détrempe dans laquelle les couleurs, solubles dans l'eau additionnée de gomme arabique ou d'une substance chimique en tenant lieu, sont appliquées sur un support de papier ou de carton. 1, record 2, French, - aquarelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
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: