blue book

• Ouvrage de référence, souvent un catalogue, un manuel ou une publication officielle, généralement à couverture bleue. Au Royaume-Uni, peut désigner un rapport gouvernemental ou un guide des prix des voitures d'occasion. Aux États-Unis, il est souvent associé au « Kelley Blue Book » pour l'évaluation des véhicules.

A reference work, often a directory, guide, or official publication, typically bound in a blue cover. In the UK, it can refer to a government report or a guide for used car prices. In the US, it is commonly associated with the Kelley Blue Book for vehicle valuations.

1. Official report or guideB2formal

   A government-issued document or report, often bound in blue, containing official information or standards.

   livre bleu

   • The government published a blue book on economic policy.
   • The blue book outlines the new regulations for the industry.
   • Researchers consulted the blue book for historical data.

2. Vehicle valuation guideB1informalamerican

   A reference book, such as the Kelley Blue Book, that provides the market value of used vehicles.

   guide de cotation automobile

   • I checked the blue book to find the value of my car.
   • The blue book price for this model is around $15,000.
   • He used the blue book to negotiate a fair price for the truck.

3. Exam bookletB2informalamerican

   A blank booklet, often with a blue cover, used for writing essay exams in universities.

   cahier d'examen à couverture bleue

   • The professor handed out blue books for the final exam.
   • She filled three blue books with her answers.
   • Make sure to bring a pen and a blue book to the test.