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    Tome (en. Volume)

    /tɔm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A bound book, often large, that is part of a series.
    He read volume II of the series.
    Il a lu le tome II de la série.
    A large section of a broader work.
    The volume dedicated to the history of France is fascinating.
    Le tome consacré à l'histoire de France est fascinant.
    In music, a volume can refer to a body of work.
    The last volume of the musical encyclopedia has been released.
    Le dernier tome de l'encyclopédie musicale est sorti.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tomus', meaning 'volume' or 'section'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reference volume
    A volume considered standard for a particular subject.
    tome de référence
    literary volume
    A volume that contains literary works.
    tome de littérature
    encyclopedia volume
    A volume that is part of an encyclopedia.
    tome d'encylopédie

    Related Words

    work
    Published written work.
    ouvrage
    booklet
    Small book or brochure.
    livret
    edition
    Published version of a book.
    édition

    Slang Meanings

    A big boring book.
    This volume is really a chunker, I won't be able to finish it.
    Ce tome, c'est vraiment un pavé, je n'arriverai pas à le finir.
    An important volume of a series.
    Wait for the next volume, it’s going to be amazing!
    Attends le prochain tome, il va être incroyable !