édition
/e.di.sjɔ̃/feminine
The English word 'edition' translates to French as édition.
As a noun, édition refers to a literary work. It can also be used to refer to the industry or the professional act of publishing. For a special or limited edition, you can use édition spéciale or édition limitée, with the latter representing a limited print run or availability.
Meaning: literary work (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine. Therefore, it must be preceded by the feminine indefinite article une or the feminine definite article la.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /e.di.sjɔ̃/ and consists of three syllables.
Did you know?
- France has a unique law called le prix unique du livre which prevents publishers from discounting new éditions to protect small bookstores from giants like Amazon.
- The French word for a 'book publisher' is éditeur. While an English 'editor' primarily fixes text, a French éditeur is the person or company that manages the entire production and financial risk of the book.
- In the context of news, une édition can refer to a specific broadcast of a news program, such as l'édition du soir for the evening news.
Examples in context
- L'édition de poche est moins chère.The pocket edition is cheaper.This sentence is useful for discussing the cost of a pocket edition using édition.Tatoeba #8482278 by Aiji, translation #7826207 by AlanF_US
- Ce dictionnaire est une édition abrégée.This dictionary is an abridged edition.This sentence is useful for describing a dictionary as an abridged edition using édition.Tatoeba #13024538 by lbdx, translation #58837 by Eldad
- N'avez-vous pas une édition moins chère ?Haven't you got a cheaper edition?This sentence is useful for asking if a cheaper edition is available using édition.Tatoeba #8606530 by Aiji, translation #30471 by AlanF_US
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Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are browsing in a bookstore.
- LucasCette édition est vraiment magnifique.This edition is truly beautiful.
- ChloéOui, elle possède de belles illustrations.Yes, it has beautiful illustrations.
- LucasEst-ce une édition limitée ?Is it a limited edition?
- ChloéJe pense que c'est le cas.I think that is the case.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “edition” translations and entries édition, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
