book binding

• Opération consistant à assembler physiquement un livre à partir d'une pile de feuilles de papier ordonnées, regroupées en cahiers ou parfois laissées en feuillets séparés, puis fixées dans une couverture.

The process of physically assembling a book from an ordered stack of paper sheets that are folded together into sections or sometimes left as separate sheets, and then securing them with a cover.

1. Physical assembly of a bookB2formal

   The process or result of physically assembling a book from an ordered stack of paper sheets that are folded together into sections or left as a stack of individual sheets, and then securing them with a cover.

   Reliure

   • The book binding on this antique volume is made of leather.
   • She studied the art of book binding at the university.
   • The library's restoration department specializes in repairing old book bindings.

2. Type of cover or fasteningB1formal

   The specific style or method used to attach the pages of a book to its cover, such as hardcover, paperback, or spiral.

   Reliure de livre

   • Hardcover book binding is more durable than paperback.
   • The notebook has a spiral book binding that allows it to lay flat.
   • The publisher chose a cloth book binding for the special edition.