B2 noun Neutre

volume

/ˈvɒljuːm/

Volume refers to the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container. It also describes the degree of loudness of a sound or the total amount or quantity of something, such as business trade or data.

Exemples

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1

Could you please turn down the volume on the television? It's a bit too loud.

Could you please turn down the loudness level on the television? It's a bit too loud.

2

The sheer volume of documentation required for the visa application was overwhelming.

The large quantity of documentation required for the visa application was overwhelming.

3

The volume of my hair is always better after I use this specific shampoo.

The fullness and body of my hair is always better after I use this specific shampoo.

Famille de mots

Nom
volume
Verb
volumize
Adverbe
voluminously
Adjectif
voluminous
Apparenté
volumetric
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Volume' of a book series. Each book takes up a certain amount of 'space' on your shelf and contains a 'quantity' of information.

Quiz rapide

The ______ of traffic on the highway has doubled over the last decade.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : volume

Exemples

1

Could you please turn down the volume on the television? It's a bit too loud.

everyday

Could you please turn down the loudness level on the television? It's a bit too loud.

2

The sheer volume of documentation required for the visa application was overwhelming.

formal

The large quantity of documentation required for the visa application was overwhelming.

3

The volume of my hair is always better after I use this specific shampoo.

informal

The fullness and body of my hair is always better after I use this specific shampoo.

4

Students must calculate the volume of the cylinder using the formula V=πr²h.

academic

Students must calculate the three-dimensional space of the cylinder using the formula V=πr²h.

5

We have seen a significant increase in the volume of exports this fiscal quarter.

business

We have seen a significant increase in the total amount of exports this fiscal quarter.

Famille de mots

Nom
volume
Verb
volumize
Adverbe
voluminously
Adjectif
voluminous
Apparenté
volumetric

Collocations courantes

high volume a large amount or high level of sound
trading volume the total number of shares or contracts traded
speak volumes to convey a great deal of information without words
adjust the volume to change the loudness of a device
total volume the entire amount or space occupied

Phrases Courantes

speak volumes

to provide a lot of information about something indirectly

volume control

the knob or button used to adjust sound levels

in volume

in large quantities

Souvent confondu avec

volume vs mass

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, whereas volume is the amount of space it takes up.

volume vs amount

Amount is a general term for quantity, while volume specifically refers to three-dimensional space or bulk quantities.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'volume' when discussing liquid measurements, the loudness of audio devices, or large-scale quantities in business and data contexts.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'volume' when they mean 'number' for countable items (e.g., 'a volume of people' is incorrect; use 'a large number of people' instead).

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Volume' of a book series. Each book takes up a certain amount of 'space' on your shelf and contains a 'quantity' of information.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'volumen', meaning a roll of parchment or a manuscript, which eventually came to mean a book or its size.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable: referring to individual books in a set Uncountable: referring to loudness or physical space Followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., volume of the container)

Quiz rapide

The ______ of traffic on the highway has doubled over the last decade.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : volume

Mots lis

index

B2

To organize information into a systematic list or database for easy retrieval, typically at the end of a book or within a computer system. In economics, it refers to adjusting a value or price according to a specific standard, such as inflation or the cost of living.

induce

B2

To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something. It also means to bring about or cause a specific physical condition or reaction to happen.

infer

B2

To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.

inhibit

B2

To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process from happening or developing. It is frequently used in scientific contexts to describe slowing down a chemical or biological reaction, as well as in psychology to describe the restraint of impulses.

initiate

B2

Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.

inspect

B2

To examine something closely and officially to check its condition, quality, or compliance with standards. It involves a systematic and careful look to identify flaws or ensure everything is as it should be.

integrate

B2

To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively or become part of a whole. It also refers to the process of helping a person or group become part of a larger society or organization.

intrinsic

B2

Intrinsic refers to a quality or characteristic that is an essential and natural part of something. It describes properties that are inherent to an object or person, rather than being added or influenced by external forces.

invoke

B2

To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.

label

B2

To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.

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