C1 adjective Neutre

brochure

/ˈbroʊʃər/

A small booklet or pamphlet containing pictures and information about a product, service, or location. It is typically used for advertising or to provide detailed information to a specific audience in a compact format.

Exemples

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1

I picked up a colorful travel brochure to help plan our summer vacation.

I picked up a colorful travel brochure to help plan our summer vacation.

2

The university's recruitment brochure highlights the diverse range of extracurricular activities available to students.

The university's recruitment brochure highlights the diverse range of extracurricular activities available to students.

3

Check out this brochure for the new gym; the classes look really cool.

Check out this brochure for the new gym; the classes look really cool.

Famille de mots

Nom
brochure
Apparenté
brochureware
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Astuce mémo

Think of the French origin: 'brocher' means 'to stitch.' A brochure is a small 'stitched' or bound piece of paper you find at a travel agency.

Quiz rapide

Before booking the cruise, we spent hours looking through the glossy ___ to see the cabin options.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : brochure

Exemples

1

I picked up a colorful travel brochure to help plan our summer vacation.

everyday

I picked up a colorful travel brochure to help plan our summer vacation.

2

The university's recruitment brochure highlights the diverse range of extracurricular activities available to students.

formal

The university's recruitment brochure highlights the diverse range of extracurricular activities available to students.

3

Check out this brochure for the new gym; the classes look really cool.

informal

Check out this brochure for the new gym; the classes look really cool.

4

The researchers distributed an informational brochure to participants outlining the ethical guidelines of the clinical trial.

academic

The researchers distributed an informational brochure to participants outlining the ethical guidelines of the clinical trial.

5

Our marketing team is redesigning the corporate brochure to better reflect our new brand identity.

business

Our marketing team is redesigning the corporate brochure to better reflect our new brand identity.

Famille de mots

Nom
brochure
Apparenté
brochureware

Collocations courantes

glossy brochure glossy brochure
informational brochure informational brochure
promotional brochure promotional brochure
distribute brochures distribute brochures
travel brochure travel brochure

Phrases Courantes

sales brochure

sales brochure

glossy holiday brochure

glossy holiday brochure

instructional brochure

instructional brochure

Souvent confondu avec

brochure vs pamphlet

A pamphlet is often a single sheet or a very thin unbound booklet focused on a single subject, whereas a brochure is often more commercial and higher quality.

brochure vs flyer

A flyer is usually a single unfolded sheet of paper used for mass distribution, while a brochure is folded or bound.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost exclusively used as a noun. It implies a higher production quality than a 'flyer' or 'leaflet,' often featuring high-quality paper and photography.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes confuse 'brochure' with 'book.' A brochure is specifically for promotion or brief information, not for extensive reading or literature.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the French origin: 'brocher' means 'to stitch.' A brochure is a small 'stitched' or bound piece of paper you find at a travel agency.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the French word 'brocher,' meaning 'to stitch,' referring to the way the pages of a small book are fastened together.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: brochures Often used with attributive nouns like 'travel' or 'sales'
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Contexte culturel

In many Western countries, glossy brochures are a staple of the tourism industry and physical marketing, though digital 'e-brochures' are becoming more common.

Quiz rapide

Before booking the cruise, we spent hours looking through the glossy ___ to see the cabin options.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : brochure

Mots lis

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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