Acceptable vs Adequate vs Decent vs Reasonable

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

Acceptable

Top 2000 (courant) B2 adjective

Adequate

Top 2000 (courant) B2 adjective

Decent

Top 2000 (courant) B2 adjective

Reasonable

Top 2000 (courant) B2 adjective

	Acceptable	Adequate	Decent	Reasonable
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈædɪkwət// 🇺🇸 //ˈædɪkwɪt//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈriːznəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːznəbl/"]/
Sens	Okay or good enough to be used. Okay or good enough to be used.	Assez bien pour ce qui est nécessaire. Good enough for what is needed.	Assez bien ; acceptable. Good enough; acceptable.	Juste et sensé ; pas extrême. Fair and sensible; not extreme.
Exemple	The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying.	The food was adequate, but I expected something better.	She has a decent understanding of the topic.	It is reasonable to assume that the meeting will start on time.
Registre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre
Fréquence	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFR	B2	B2	B2	B2
Nature grammaticale	adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective
Collocations	be, prove, seem, highly, very, completely, to, the boundaries of acceptable…, the bounds of acceptable…, the limits of acceptable…, be, prove, seem, highly, very, completely, to, the boundaries of acceptable…, the bounds of acceptable…, the limits of acceptable…	adequate resources, adequate solution, adequate response	be, look, really, very, perfectly, to, be, very, really, perfectly, do the decent thing, be, look, really, very, perfectly, to	appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very
Antonymes	unacceptable, unsatisfactory, poor	inadequate, insufficient	poor, subpar, inferior	unreasonable, irrational, excessive
Erreurs fréquentes	Confused with 'acceptable' vs 'accepted'., Using 'acceptable' as a noun incorrectly., Overusing 'acceptable' in contexts that require stronger words like 'excellent' or 'outstanding'.	Confused with 'sufficient' - 'adequate' implies minimum quality, while 'sufficient' means enough in quantity., Using 'adequate' too casually, as it is more formal., Mispronouncing it, especially in unstressed syllables.	Using 'decent' to mean 'excellent' instead of 'acceptable'., Confusing it with 'descent' or 'recent'.	Confused with 'rational' which is more about logic than fairness., Using 'reasonable' to describe an extreme opinion or action., Incorrectly spelling it as 'resonable'.
Notes d'usage	Used in both spoken and written contexts to indicate something that meets necessary standards. It can be formal in academic contexts and more casual in everyday conversations. Avoid in circumstances that require high standards or exceptional quality. Used in both spoken and written contexts to indicate something that meets necessary standards. It can be formal in academic contexts and more casual in everyday conversations. Avoid in circumstances that require high standards or exceptional quality.	On utilise 'adéquat' quand quelque chose répond aux exigences nécessaires, mais n'est pas exceptionnel. C'est souvent utilisé dans des contextes formels, comme des rapports ou des évaluations. Use 'adequate' when something meets the necessary requirements, but is not exceptional. It's often used in formal contexts, like reports or evaluations.	Utilisez 'décent' pour décrire quelque chose qui répond aux normes de base mais qui n'est pas exceptionnel. Il convient à la plupart des contextes mais peut sembler trop informel dans des situations très formelles. Use 'decent' when describing something that meets basic standards but isn't exceptional. It's suitable for most contexts but may sound too casual in very formal situations.	Généralement utilisé pour décrire des actions, des opinions ou des décisions logiques. À éviter dans des contextes trop émotionnels ou lors de discussions sur des points de vue extrêmes. Typically used to describe actions, opinions, or decisions that are logical. Avoid in overly emotional contexts or when discussing extreme views.

Vois-le dans de vrais extraits

Ted Lasso › S1 E1

Now, Coach Lasso may not have the CV that you all find acceptable,

Breaking Bad › S1 E1

but thank you, Jesse. I'm glad it's acceptable.

Ted Lasso › S1 E1

Now, Coach Lasso may not have the CV that you all find acceptable,

Breaking Bad › S1 E1

but thank you, Jesse. I'm glad it's acceptable.

Acceptable

Captain, the decent thing to do

Succession › S1 E1

Logan, himself, has made a decent way for himself these past 60 years.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

We're not in decent places.

Captain, the decent thing to do

Succession › S1 E1

Logan, himself, has made a decent way for himself these past 60 years.

Decent

but only in matters of business with reasonable complaint.

a reasonable doubt...

Well, at the time I was told it sounded reasonable.

but only in matters of business with reasonable complaint.

a reasonable doubt...

Reasonable

Questions fréquentes : Acceptable vs Adequate vs Decent vs Reasonable

Quelle est la différence entre Acceptable, Adequate, Decent et Reasonable ?

Acceptable: Okay or good enough to be used. Adequate: Good enough for what is needed. Decent: Good enough; acceptable. Reasonable: Fair and sensible; not extreme.

Acceptable, Adequate, Decent et Reasonable sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Acceptable: B2, Adequate: B2, Decent: B2, Reasonable: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Acceptable, Adequate, Decent et Reasonable ?

Acceptable: adjective, Adequate: adjective, Decent: adjective, Reasonable: adjective.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Acceptable: The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying. Adequate: The food was adequate, but I expected something better. Decent: She has a decent understanding of the topic. Reasonable: It is reasonable to assume that the meeting will start on time.

Puis-je utiliser Acceptable, Adequate, Decent et Reasonable de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Acceptable, Adequate, Decent et Reasonable 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.