collection
collection
In French, the word for 'collection' is 'collection'. It is used exactly in the same context as in English, referring to a group or assemblage of things collected, such as a stamp collection or clothing collection. Remember, despite the spelling similarity, the pronunciation in French differs from English.
Example sentences using: collection
J'ai une grande collection de timbres.
I have a large collection of stamps.
In this sentence, 'collection' is used in the context of a hobby. It describes a group of items (in this case, stamps) that someone has gathered and keeps, often because of a personal interest.
La bibliothèque a une impressionnante collection de livres anciens.
The library has an impressive collection of old books.
Here, 'collection' is used to express a group of objects of the same kind that have been gathered together, in this case, for public use. The collection belongs to the library, emphasizing its value and importance.
Il veut augmenter sa collection de pièces de monnaie.
He wants to increase his collection of coins.
This sentence talks about the desire to add more items to an existing collection. It shows that collections can grow and change over time as more items are acquired.