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collectionneur

collector

noun koh-lek-syoh-NER Rare

Usage Note

Collectionneur refers to a person who collects objects as a hobby or profession — stamps, art, wine, cars, etc. The feminine form is collectionneuse. The verb collectionner means 'to collect', and une collection is the collection itself. In informal French, collectionner les erreurs ('to rack up mistakes') is a common humorous extension.

Examples

"Ce collectionneur possède des œuvres rares."

Natural Translation

This collector owns rare works.

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