folio
US /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/
UK /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/
1.
folio, feuillet
a leaf of a manuscript or book, numbered only on the front (recto) side
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The ancient manuscript had several missing folios.
L'ancien manuscrit avait plusieurs folios manquants.
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Each folio was carefully preserved to prevent damage.
Chaque folio était soigneusement conservé pour éviter les dommages.
2.
in-folio, grand livre
a book or manuscript of the largest size, made from sheets of paper folded once
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The library acquired a rare first edition folio.
La bibliothèque a acquis un rare in-folio de première édition.
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Shakespeare's First Folio is a collection of his plays.
Le Premier Folio de Shakespeare est un recueil de ses pièces.