Cool MateAble vs Capable vs Competent vs Qualified vs Skilled
Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.
Able
Capable
Competent
Qualified
Skilled
| Able | Capable | Competent | Qualified | Skilled | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblə(r)/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblər/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/skɪld/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skɪld/"]/ |
| Sens | Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something. | able to do something; having the skill or power to do it | Able to do something well | Having the right skills or knowledge for a job. | 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. | She is a highly qualified teacher with years of experience. | 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 | B1 | B2 |
| Nature grammaticale | adjective | adjective | adjective | adjective | 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 | be, become, get, highly, well, fully, as, be, feel, eminently, ideally, uniquely, be, heavily | 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 | unqualified, incompetent | 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. | Confusing 'qualified' with 'qualifying', Using 'qualified' without specifying what for, Mispronouncing 'qualified' with an incorrect emphasis | 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 | 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. | 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. | 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. | Used when discussing someone's abilities in a work context. Appropriately used in job interviews and resumes, but avoid informal situations. | 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. |
Questions fréquentes : Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Qualified vs Skilled
Quelle est la différence entre Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified 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 Qualified: Having the right skills or knowledge for a job. Skilled: Good at doing something because of practice
Lequel est le plus avancé : Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified et Skilled ?
Competent est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.
Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified et Skilled sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?
Able: A2, Capable: B2, Competent: C1, Qualified: B1, Skilled: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.
Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified et Skilled ?
Able: adjective, Capable: adjective, Competent: adjective, Qualified: adjective, 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. Qualified: She is a highly qualified teacher with years of experience. Skilled: a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman
Puis-je utiliser Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified et Skilled de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified 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.