Accurate vs Exact vs Precise vs True

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

Accurate

Top 1000 (très courant)B2adjective

Exact

Top 2000 (courant)A2adjective

Precise

Top 2000 (courant)B2adjective

True

Top 1000 (très courant)A1adjective
 AccurateExactPreciseTrue
Prononciation🇬🇧 //ˈæk.jʊ.rət//🇺🇸 //ˈæk.jɚ.ət//🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzækt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzækt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/prɪˈsaɪs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/prɪˈsaɪs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/truː/"]/🇺🇸 /["/truː/"]/
SensCorrect and true in every detail.Something that is completely correct or precise.Exact and clear without mistakes.Correct or real; not false.
ExempleThe data must be accurate to ensure reliable results.I need the exact amount of money for the purchase.The scientist provided a precise measurement of the chemical reaction.The story is true, and I believe every word of it.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRB2A2B2A1
Nature grammaticaleadjectiveadjectiveadjectiveadjective
Collocationsaccurate measurement, accurate data, accurate information, accurate assessmentexact location, exact amount, exact match, exact time, exact detailsbe, become, make something, extremely, incredibly, infinitely, about, in, be, become, make something, extremely, incredibly, infinitely, about, inbe, ring, seem, especially, particularly, very, be, feel, remain, absolutely, to, true to your word
Antonymesinaccurate, wrong, falseapproximate, imprecise, vagueimprecise, vague, generalfalse, untrue, incorrect
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'exact', which means completely correct., Used to describe people instead of information or measurements., Using 'accurate' in a figurative sense where 'close' would be more appropriate.Confused with 'exactly'; 'exact' is an adjective, while 'exactly' is an adverb., Using 'exact' with countable nouns without an article; e.g., it should be 'the exact answer'., Overusing 'exact' when 'accurate' or 'correct' might be more suitable.Using 'precise' when 'exact' is more suitable., Confusing 'precise' with 'specific'., Saying 'more precise' instead of 'more precise than'.Confused with 'truly' as an adverb., 'True' is often misspelled as 'tru'., Used the phrase 'true in' instead of 'true to'.
Notes d'usageUsed in both formal and informal contexts, 'accurate' is appropriate for discussions requiring precision, like science, data, or personal assessment.Use 'exact' when you want to emphasize precise details or correctness. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in very casual or slang settings.Use 'precise' when you want to describe something that is very accurate or detailed. It is appropriate in both everyday and formal contexts, but avoid using it when describing vague or approximate situations.Used when confirming the accuracy of something. Appropriate in both casual and serious contexts. Avoid in overly casual settings when it may sound too blunt.

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Questions fréquentes : Accurate vs Exact vs Precise vs True

Quelle est la différence entre Accurate, Exact, Precise et True ?

Accurate: Correct and true in every detail. Exact: Something that is completely correct or precise. Precise: Exact and clear without mistakes. True: Correct or real; not false.

Accurate, Exact, Precise et True sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Accurate: B2, Exact: A2, Precise: B2, True: A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Accurate, Exact, Precise et True ?

Accurate: adjective, Exact: adjective, Precise: adjective, True: adjective.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Accurate: The data must be accurate to ensure reliable results. Exact: I need the exact amount of money for the purchase. Precise: The scientist provided a precise measurement of the chemical reaction. True: The story is true, and I believe every word of it.

Puis-je utiliser Accurate, Exact, Precise et True de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Accurate, Exact, Precise et True 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.

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