Collection (en. Collection)

/kɔlɛk.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of collecting similar objects.
His stamp collection is impressive.
Sa collection de timbres est impressionnante.
Set of objects that have been gathered.
She has a collection of old books.
Elle a une collection de livres anciens.
Series of products or works assembled.
The spring-summer collection of this designer is beautiful.
La collection printemps-été de ce designer est magnifique.

Etymology

From the Latin 'collectio', meaning gathering.

Common Phrases and Expressions

data collection
Gathering of information for analysis.
collection de données
art collection
Set of artworks assembled.
collection d'art
fundraising collection
Gathering of money for a cause.
collection de fonds

Related Words

to collect
Gathering objects or information.
collecter
collector
Person who collects objects.
collectionneur
collective
Group of people gathered.
collectif

Slang Meanings

Collection of trendy clothes.
Check out my new collection, it’s so stylish!
Regarde ma nouvelle collection, c'est trop stylé !
Collection of video games.
He has a collection of games worth a fortune.
Il a une collection de jeux qui vaut une fortune.