hardcover

• Décrit un livre qui a une couverture rigide et résistante, généralement en carton recouvert de tissu ou de cuir.

Describes a book that has a rigid, stiff cover, typically made of cardboard and cloth or leather.

1. Having a rigid coverA2formal

   Describes a book that has a stiff, durable cover, typically made of cardboard or cloth.

   à couverture rigide

   • She prefers hardcover books because they last longer.
   • The library has a large collection of hardcover novels.
   • He bought the hardcover edition of the encyclopedia.

   Synonymeshardbackhardbound

   Antonymespaperback

• Livre relié avec une couverture rigide, généralement en carton, tissu ou cuir, offrant une plus grande solidité qu'une édition brochée.

A book bound with rigid protective covers, typically made of cardboard, cloth, or leather, offering greater durability than a paperback.

1. Book with rigid coversA2formal

   A book bound with stiff, durable covers, typically made of cardboard, cloth, or leather, as opposed to a paperback.

   livre relié

   • I prefer buying hardcovers because they last longer.
   • The library has a special section for rare hardcovers.
   • She gave him a signed hardcover of his favorite novel.

   Synonymeshardbackhardbound

   Antonymespaperback