Éditions (en. Editions)

e-di-sjɔ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The process of publishing a work.
The editions of the book sold quickly.
Les éditions du livre se sont vendues rapidement.
A particular version of a work.
This edition of Victor Hugo's work is very rare.
Cette édition de l'œuvre de Victor Hugo est très rare.
The different prints or reissues of a text.
There are several editions of this classic novel.
Il existe plusieurs éditions de ce roman classique.

Etymology

From the Latin 'editio', meaning 'publication'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

First edition
The first published version of a book.
première édition
Last edition
The most recent version of a work.
dernière édition
Limited editions
Publications in a limited number of copies.
éditions limitées
Luxury editions
High-quality publications, often illustrated.
éditions de luxe

Related Words

Publisher
Person or company that publishes books.
éditeur
Publication
Action of making a document public.
publication
Printing
Process of reproducing a text in multiple copies.
impression

Slang Meanings

Very special editions, often at a high price.
This collector's edition is really worth it.
Cette édition collector vaut vraiment le coup.
References to popular or trending publications.
This edition is making a splash on social media.
Cette édition fait un malheur sur les réseaux sociaux.