Édition (en. Edition)

e-di-sjɔ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A version of a book or publication.
This edition is a reprint of the original.
Cette édition est une réimpression de l'original.
The process of publishing a work.
The edition of this book took several months.
L'édition de ce livre a pris plusieurs mois.
A version of a musical album.
He released a deluxe edition of his latest album.
Il a sorti une édition deluxe de son dernier album.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'editio,' which means 'publication, bringing to light.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

special edition
Publication that presents additional or different content.
édition spéciale
critical edition
A version of a text with annotations and analysis.
édition critique

Related Words

publisher
Person or company that publishes works.
éditeur
to write
To write a text.
écrire

Slang Meanings

Quick edition
I did a quick edit of my work before submitting it.
J'ai fait une édition rapide de mon travail avant de le soumettre.
Editing the edition
I am in the editing of the edition, I am modifying everything that is unclear.
Je suis dans l’édition de l’édition, je modifie tout ce qui n’est pas clair.