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volume
/vɔ.lym/
quantity or amount of something
Le volume de trafic a augmenté cette année.
The volume of traffic has increased this year.
general
The amount or quantity of something, such as space, sound, or content.
Le volume de ventes a chuté en raison de la crise économique.
Sales volume dropped due to the economic crisis.
Commonly used in everyday contexts to refer to measurable quantities.
Technology
technical
The loudness or intensity of sound.
Il a baissé le volume de la télévision.
He turned down the volume on the TV.
Often used in the context of audio equipment or media playback.
literary
A single book or part of a larger publication.
J'ai acheté le premier volume de la série.
I bought the first volume of the series.
Used in publishing to refer to individual books in a series.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'volume' depends heavily on context. In technology, it refers to sound intensity, while in publishing, it refers to a book in a series.
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
Do not confuse 'volume' with 'volume' in the sense of a container's capacity, as the French word for that is 'capacité'.
Word Origin
From Latin 'volumen' meaning 'roll of a manuscript' or 'scroll'.
Usage Notes
In French, 'volume' can refer to physical space, sound, or a part of a publication. The context usually clarifies the meaning.
Word Breakdown
vol-
roll or scroll
root-ume
noun suffix
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