abridged

• Décrit un livre, un discours ou un autre texte qui a été raccourci ou condensé, généralement en supprimant les parties les moins importantes.

Describes a book, speech, or other text that has been shortened or condensed, usually by removing less important parts.

1. Shortened versionB2formal

   A text or work that has been reduced in length while retaining the main content.

   Version abrégée

   • The abridged edition of the novel is perfect for students.
   • She read an abridged version of the classic novel.
   • The publisher released an abridged audiobook for commuters.

   Synonymesabbreviatedcompactconciseshortened

   Antonymescompleteentirefullunabridged

• Raccourcir un texte ou un discours tout en conservant l'essentiel du contenu.

A verb meaning to shorten a text, speech, or piece of writing while retaining its essential content.

1. Shorten a textB2formal

   To reduce the length of a written work while preserving its essential content.

   Abréger un texte

   • The publisher decided to abridge the novel for younger readers.
   • She abridged the report to fit the word limit.
   • The classic book was abridged into a 200-page version.

   Synonymesabbreviatecompresscondensecutdigestepitomizereduceshorten

   Antonymesamplifyelaborateexpandextendlengthen

2. Reduce or curtailC1formal

   To make something shorter or less in duration, scope, or extent.

   Réduire ou écourter

   • The speaker abridged his speech due to time constraints.
   • The company abridged the training program to save costs.
   • They abridged the meeting to only essential topics.

   Synonymesabbreviatecondensecurtailcutdiminishlessenreduceshortentruncate

   Antonymesaugmentenlargeexpandextendincreaselengthenprolong