collector

• Personne qui rassemble des objets d'un certain type, tels que des timbres, des pièces de monnaie ou des œuvres d'art, par passion ou par profession.

A noun referring to a person who collects things of a particular type, such as stamps, coins, or art, as a hobby or profession.

1. Person who gathers itemsA2formal

   A person who collects things of a particular type as a hobby or for study.

   collectionneur

   • He is an avid stamp collector.
   • The art collector purchased a rare painting at auction.
   • Coin collectors often attend trade shows.

   Synonymesaccumulatorassemblergathererhoarder

2. Person who collects moneyB1formal

   A person whose job is to collect payments, debts, or taxes.

   Percepteur / Agent de recouvrement

   • The tax collector visited every household in the district.
   • A debt collector called him about the unpaid bill.
   • The ticket collector checked our passes at the entrance.