lexicon

lexique, vocabulaire

Ensemble des mots et expressions connus d’une personne ou utilisés dans un domaine.

En anglais simple : All the words and expressions used in a subject or known by a person.

• These terms belong to the medical lexicon.
• Each child builds a personal lexicon.
• New expressions have entered the lexicon of politics.

Comment l'utiliser : the lexicon of something (The lexicon of science keeps growing.)

Synonymes : vocabulary

Expressions courantes : technical lexicon, mental lexicon, lexicon of politics, medical lexicon

lexique, dictionnaire

Livre ou liste de mots, souvent accompagnés de leurs sens, consacrés notamment à un domaine ou une langue.

En anglais simple : A book or list of words, often with their meanings, especially for one subject or language.

• I checked the word in a lexicon.
• The library has an old Greek lexicon.
• They published a lexicon of local plant names.

Comment l'utiliser : a lexicon of something (She compiled a lexicon of sailing terms.)

Synonymes : dictionary, glossary, word list

Expressions courantes : Greek lexicon, compile a lexicon, consult a lexicon