variety

• Nom désignant un ensemble ou une gamme de choses différentes, ou la qualité d'être divers et hétérogène.

A noun referring to a number or range of different things, or the quality of being diverse and not uniform.

1. Diversity or assortmentA2formal

   A number of different types of things, especially within a particular category.

   variété (diversité, assortiment)

   • The store offers a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.
   • There is a great variety of opinions on this topic.
   • She enjoys the variety of activities available at the resort.

   Synonymesarrayassortmentdiversitymiscellanymixmultiplicityrangeselection

   Antonymeshomogeneitymonotonysamenessuniformity

2. Subtype or kindB1formal

   A particular type or form of something that is distinct from others.

   Variété, type, sorte

   • This is a rare variety of orchid.
   • The new variety of apple is sweeter than the old one.
   • Scientists discovered a new variety of bacteria.

   Synonymesbrandbreedcategoryclassformkindkindredmakesortspeciesstrainstyletype

3. Entertainment showB2formal

   A type of theatrical or television entertainment consisting of a series of short performances, such as songs, dances, and comedy acts.

   Spectacle de variétés

   • The variety show featured singers, comedians, and magicians.
   • She performed a dance number on the variety program.
   • Variety shows were very popular in the 1970s.

   Synonymescabaretmusic hallrevuevaudeville