atlas

• Nom masculin désignant un recueil de cartes géographiques, généralement relié en volume, pouvant couvrir des informations géographiques, politiques ou thématiques.

A noun referring to a collection of maps, typically bound into a book or volume, often including geographical, political, or thematic information.

1. Book of mapsA2formal

   A collection of maps in a book format, typically showing geographical features, political boundaries, and other data.

   Atlas géographique

   • She used an atlas to find the capital of Brazil.
   • The school library has a world atlas from 2019.
   • He studied the atlas to plan his road trip across Europe.

   Synonymesmap collection

2. Anatomical referenceB2formalmedical

   A book or collection of detailed diagrams or illustrations of the human body or its parts.

   Atlas anatomique

   • The medical student consulted an atlas of human anatomy.
   • The atlas showed the structure of the human heart in detail.
   • Doctors often use an atlas to identify rare conditions.