Terminologie et politique linguistique. Le rôle des banques de données terminologiques francophones
Terminology and Language Policy. Role of Francophone Terminological Databases

Summary/Abstract: Since the birth of the general theory of terminology, there is an obvious need to coordinate and harmonize terminologies of various fields. In order to meet the needs of contemporary specialized communication, it is necessary to develop terminologies in a systematic way and ensure their stability. Terminological standardization is closely linked to the language policy of the respective country. Some of them have authorities responsible for their language policy. Nevertheless, the extent of their intervention in the evolution of the language can considerably differ. Terminological databases rank among the tools used by standardization authorities for harmonization and standardization of terminologies. The article presents the main francophone terminological databases, their main objectives, features, and contents, namely FranceTerm, managed by the Commission d’enrichissement de la langue française falling under the jurisdiction of the French Ministry of Culture, BelTerme, managed by the Direction de la Langue française of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, TERMDAT, managed by the Federal Chancellery of the Swiss federal administration, TermiumPlus of the Canadian government, and Grand Dictionnaire terminologique of the Office québécois de la langue française.

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