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    Collation (en. Snack)

    /kɔ.la.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A light meal, often consisting of fruits, bread, or cookies.
    She had a snack after school.
    Elle a pris une collation après l'école.
    The comparison of several copies of the same text or document.
    The collation of the manuscripts revealed errors.
    La collation des manuscrits a révélé des erreurs.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'collationem', which means 'the action of gathering'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a snack
    To consume a light meal.
    prendre une collation
    back-to-school snack
    A snack served during a back-to-school event.
    collation de rentrée
    healthy snack
    A snack that is beneficial for health.
    collation santé

    Related Words

    snack
    A small meal taken in the afternoon.
    goûter
    meal
    Food eaten at regular intervals.
    repas
    bite
    A light food generally consumed between meals.
    en-cas

    Slang Meanings

    A little something to nibble on.
    I just need a little snack before going out.
    J'ai juste besoin d'une petite collation avant de sortir.
    A moment of pause to eat.
    Let's have a snack, it won't hurt!
    On se fait une collation, ça ne fait pas de mal !