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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