Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Fit vs Skilled

Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.

Able

Top 1000 (très courant) A2 adjective

Capable

Top 2000 (courant) B2 adjective

Competent

Top 2000 (courant) C1 adjective

Fit

Top 1000 (très courant) A2 verb

Skilled

Top 2000 (courant) B2 adjective

	Able	Capable	Competent	Fit	Skilled
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblə(r)/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblər/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/skɪld/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/skɪld/"]/
Sens	Avoir la compétence, le pouvoir ou l'opportunité de faire quelque chose. Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something.	capable de faire quelque chose ; qui a les compétences ou le pouvoir de le faire able to do something; having the skill or power to do it	Capable de faire quelque chose correctement Able to do something well	Être de la bonne taille ou forme pour quelque chose. To be the right size or shape for something.	Bon pour faire quelque chose grâce à la pratique Good at doing something because of practice
Exemple	She is able to speak three languages.	She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own.	She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases.	I need to fit this new sofa into my living room.	a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman
Registre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre
Fréquence	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFR	A2	B2	C1	A2	B2
Nature grammaticale	adjective	adjective	adjective	verb	adjective
Collocations	be, feel, prove, fully, perfectly, quite, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very	appear, be, feel, fully, more than, perfectly, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, in, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, in	closely, neatly, nicely, be designed to, in, into, onto, closely, neatly, nicely, be designed to, in, into, onto, perfectly, seamlessly, for, with, perfectly, seamlessly, for, with	be, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, in, with, skilled in the art (of something), be, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, in, with, skilled in the art (of something)
Antonymes	unable, incapable	incapable, unable	incompetent, inept, unqualified	miss, squeeze, misfit	unskilled, inexperienced, inept
Erreurs fréquentes	Confused with 'capable' — they are similar but not interchangeable., Using 'able' without 'to' when following it with a verb., Incorrectly using 'able' with a past event.	Confused about using 'capable of' versus 'capable for'., Using 'capability' instead of 'capable' incorrectly., Using 'capable' as an adverb (it’s an adjective).	'Competency' is confused with 'competence' despite the latter being more commonly used., Using 'competent' as a noun instead of an adjective., Confusing 'competent' with 'complacent', which means self-satisfied.	'Fit' is often confused with 'fitted' — 'fit' describes the state, 'fitted' describes the act of making something fit., Some learners forget to use the preposition 'into' when discussing fitting in a space (e.g., 'fit into the box')., Using 'fit' as a noun instead of a verb can lead to confusion, as it mainly functions as a verb.	Using 'skilled' with 'to' instead of 'at' (e.g., 'skilled to play' instead of 'skilled at playing'), Confusing 'skilled' with 'skillful' — while similar, 'skillful' often refers to someone who is good at doing something in a practical context., Overusing 'skilled' when a more specific word (like 'talented' or 'expert') would be more fitting.
Notes d'usage	Utilisez 'capable' pour exprimer une capacité dans un contexte neutre. C'est approprié à l'oral comme à l'écrit, mais évitez de l'utiliser dans des situations trop formelles. Use 'able' to express capability in a neutral context. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but avoid using it in overly formal situations.	Utilisez 'capable' pour décrire une personne ou une chose qui a la capacité d'accomplir une tâche. C'est approprié dans des contextes personnels et professionnels. Évitez de l'utiliser dans des situations trop informelles. Use 'capable' to describe someone or something that has the ability to achieve a task. It's suitable in both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual situations.	Utilisez 'compétent' pour décrire quelqu'un qui peut accomplir une tâche efficacement. C'est approprié dans des contextes professionnels ou académiques, mais peut sembler trop formel dans des conversations informelles. Use 'competent' to describe someone who can perform a task effectively. It's appropriate in professional or academic contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations.	Utilisez 'fit' pour discuter si quelque chose correspond bien ou convient. C'est neutre, donc ça peut être utilisé dans des conversations décontractées ou formelles. Évitez de l'utiliser pour des concepts émotionnels ou abstraits ; c'est plus une question de convenance physique ou pratique. Use 'fit' when discussing whether something matches well or is suitable. It's neutral, so it can be used in both casual and formal conversations. Avoid using it when discussing emotional or abstract concepts; it’s more about physical or practical suitability.	Utilisez 'compétent' pour décrire la capacité de quelqu'un dans un certain domaine, en particulier dans un contexte professionnel ou artistique. Il convient aussi bien dans des situations informelles que formelles. Use 'skilled' to describe someone's ability in a certain area, especially in a professional or artistic context. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

Vois-le dans de vrais extraits

I want to be able to say things, just one-to-one.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

I was able to hack S.H.I.E.L.D. from my van.

The Sopranos › S1 E1

that they wouldn't be able to shut him up.

I want to be able to say things, just one-to-one.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

I was able to hack S.H.I.E.L.D. from my van.

Able

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

Of course, no maester's capable of rendering an opinion

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

capable of acting out of mutual self-interest, yes?

Breaking Bad › S1 E7

And the Gustav was capable of firing a 7-ton shell

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

Of course, no maester's capable of rendering an opinion

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

capable of acting out of mutual self-interest, yes?

Capable

Sorta fits the occasion.

Fit

Questions fréquentes : Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Fit vs Skilled

Quelle est la différence entre Able, Capable, Competent, Fit et Skilled ?

Able: Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something. Capable: able to do something; having the skill or power to do it Competent: Able to do something well Fit: To be the right size or shape for something. Skilled: Good at doing something because of practice

Lequel est le plus avancé : Able, Capable, Competent, Fit et Skilled ?

Competent est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Able, Capable, Competent, Fit et Skilled sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Able: A2, Capable: B2, Competent: C1, Fit: A2, Skilled: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Able, Capable, Competent, Fit et Skilled ?

Able: adjective, Capable: adjective, Competent: adjective, Fit: verb, Skilled: adjective.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Able: She is able to speak three languages. Capable: She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own. Competent: She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases. Fit: I need to fit this new sofa into my living room. Skilled: a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman

Puis-je utiliser Able, Capable, Competent, Fit et Skilled de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Able, Capable, Competent, Fit et Skilled sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.