Lexique analogique

Use this tool to find suggested French translations for English words that are hard to translate.

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This tool is available in French only. However, you can find similar content in the English writing tool Word Tailoring.

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Search by keyword in the Lexique analogique

Enter one or more keywords in the search box below to get a list of articles in the Lexique analogique that contain these words. Your search results will be displayed in Language Navigator.


Search in the English index in the Lexique analogique

Click on the first letter of the English term you are looking for, and then, from the list, click on the term to consult the corresponding article. If none of the articles correspond with the term you are looking for, the Lexique analogique will propose one or more articles on words or expressions with a similar meaning.

 
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Search in the French index in the Lexique analogique

Click on the first letter of the French term you are looking for, and then click on the English word or expression that best matches the meaning of the word you are looking for.

 
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About the Lexique analogique

The Lexique analogique will help you find the French equivalent for English terms that are hard to translate. This tool analyses a number of common problems and points you to the exact shade of meaning and the right word. In addition to the many terms indexed, there is a list of expressions that are hard to translate (in French only).

The Lexique analogique is the work of Jacques Dubé. For more information, you can:

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A tool made available online by the Translation Bureau, Public Services and Procurement Canada