Catalogue (en. Catalog)

/ka.ta.lɔɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A set of items classified by categories.
The product catalogue is updated each season.
Le catalogue des produits est mis à jour chaque saison.
A document describing an event or exhibition.
The museum published a catalogue of the current exhibition.
Le musée a publié un catalogue de l'exposition actuelle.
A list of books or articles in a library.
We consulted the catalogue to find the requested book.
Nous avons consulté le catalogue pour trouver le livre demandé.

Etymology

Comes from the Greek 'catalogos', which means 'list'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reasoned catalogue
A publication that presents a collection of works in detail.
catalogue raisonné
exhibition catalogue
A document that accompanies an exhibition and presents the displayed works.
catalogue d'exposition
online catalogue
A list of products accessible on the Internet.
catalogue en ligne

Related Words

reference
Indicate or register in a catalogue.
référencer
index
A tool for classifying or referencing items.
index
brochure
An advertising document presenting products or services.
prospectus

Slang Meanings

A file or unofficial list.
It looks like a real catalogue of our foolishness.
Ça m'a l'air d'un vrai catalogue de nos bêtises.
A collection of everything cool or interesting.
His Instagram account is like a catalogue of trends.
Son compte Instagram est comme un catalogue de tendances.