encyclopédie en ligne

/ɑ̃.si.klɔ.pe.di ɑ̃ liɲ/
nounIntermediate
formal

An online encyclopedia; a digital reference work accessible via the internet, typically featuring collaborative or crowdsourced content.

Wikipédia est une encyclopédie en ligne très populaire.

Wikipedia is a very popular online encyclopedia.

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The term emphasizes accessibility and digital format, often contrasting with traditional printed encyclopedias.

Collocations

consulter une encyclopédie en ligneto consult an online encyclopediamettre à jour une encyclopédie en ligneto update an online encyclopedia

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Related Phrases

encyclopédie collaborativephrase
a collaboratively edited online encyclopedia

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Use 'encyclopédie en ligne' to refer to digital encyclopedias, especially those with user-generated content.

Gold Rule

Accuracy

Ensure the term is used in contexts where digital accessibility and collaborative editing are relevant.

📖Word Origin

From 'encyclopédie' (French for 'encyclopedia') + 'en ligne' (French for 'online').

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used to describe collaborative platforms like Wikipedia, where users contribute and edit content collectively.

Word Breakdown

encyclopédie
encyclopedia
root
+
en ligne
online
root
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