Version (en. Version)
/vɛʁ.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A form or edition of a document or a work.
The latest version of the report has been sent.
La dernière version du rapport a été envoyée.
A narrative or an adaptation of an event.
His version of the facts differs from that of the witnesses.
Sa version des faits diffère de celle des témoins.
The modification of software or an application.
I downloaded the latest version of the software.
J'ai téléchargé la version la plus récente du logiciel.
Etymology
The word 'version' comes from the Latin 'versio', which means 'action of turning' or 'change'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
original version
The first edition of a document or a work.
version originale
printed version
A version of a document intended to be printed.
version imprimée
in different versions
Presenting variations of the same content.
sous différentes versions
Related Words
versioning
The action of creating a different version of a document or software.
versionner
universe
The set of possible versions or adaptations of a work.
univers
revision
Modification made to a previous version of a document.
révision
Slang Meanings
An abridged version of a work or text.
This song has several versions, but I like the short version.
Cette chanson a plusieurs versions, mais j'aime la version courte.
The act of changing one's mind or perspective on a subject.
After reflection, I decided to do my version of the story.
Après réflexion, j'ai décidé de faire ma version de l'histoire.