dictionary

• Nom désignant un ouvrage de référence ou une ressource numérique qui répertorie les mots d'une langue, généralement par ordre alphabétique, avec leur signification, leur prononciation et d'autres informations.

A noun referring to a reference book or digital resource that lists words of a language, typically in alphabetical order, along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

1. Reference bookA1formal

   A book or electronic resource that lists words of a language in alphabetical order and gives their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

   dictionnaire

   • I looked up the word in the dictionary.
   • She always keeps a dictionary on her desk.
   • The online dictionary provides audio pronunciations.

   Synonymesglossarylexiconwordbook

2. Specialized referenceB1formal

   A reference work containing words and terms related to a specific field or subject.

   Dictionnaire spécialisé

   • He bought a medical dictionary for his studies.
   • The technical dictionary explains engineering terms.
   • A legal dictionary is essential for law students.

   Synonymesglossarylexiconvocabularywordbook