Recueil (en. Collection)

/rə.kœj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Work that compiles literary works, texts or poems.

She published a collection of poems.

Elle a publié un recueil de poèmes.

Collection of documents or articles on a given subject.

The collection of laws is an essential resource for legal professionals.

Le recueil de lois est une ressource essentielle pour les juristes.

Assortment or set of certain things gathered together.

He has a collection of vintage stamps.

Il a un recueil de timbres anciens.

From Old French 'recueillir' which means to gather.

collection of tales

A book bringing together several tales.

recueil de contes

collection of poems

A compilation of different poems.

recueil de poèmes

collection of laws

A structured set of laws and regulations.

recueil de lois

to collect

To take or gather something.

recueillir

collected

To gather what is scattered into a whole.

collected

compilation

Assembly of various elements, often of a textual nature.

compilation

A small book of memories or thoughts.

He always carries a collection in his pocket to jot down his ideas.

Il a toujours un recueil dans sa poche pour noter ses idées.

An assortment of funny anecdotes.

This collection of funny stories makes everyone laugh.

Ce recueil d'histoires drôles fait rire tout le monde.