lot

• Nom désignant une grande quantité; une parcelle de terrain; un groupe de personnes; le destin ou les circonstances de quelqu'un; un objet choisi au hasard; ou l'ensemble total.

A noun referring to a large number or amount; a parcel of land; a group of people; one's fate or circumstances; an item selected by chance; or the entire collection.

1. A large amount or numberA1informal

   A large quantity or number of something.

   grande quantité

   • She has a lot of friends.
   • There are a lot of books on the shelf.
   • He spends a lot of time at the gym.

   Synonymesabundancebunchdealgreat dealheaploadmasspilequantitywealth

2. A plot of landB1formal

   A piece of land used for a specific purpose, such as building or parking.

   terrain

   • They bought a vacant lot to build a house.
   • The parking lot was full by noon.
   • The company owns several lots in the industrial area.

   Synonymesparcelpiece of landplatplotsitetract

3. A group of items sold togetherB2formal

   A collection of items sold as a single unit, often at an auction.

   lot (ensemble d'articles vendus ensemble)

   • The auction included a lot of antique furniture.
   • Lot number 45 is a set of rare coins.
   • She bid on a lot of vintage clothing.

   Synonymesbatchbunchbundlecollectiongrouppackageparcelset

4. Fate or destinyC1formal

   One's fortune or destiny in life.

   sort, destinée

   • He accepted his lot in life with grace.
   • It was her lot to care for her siblings.
   • They believed it was their lot to struggle.

   Synonymesdestinydoomfatefortunekismetprovidence