Adapt vs Remake

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Adapt

Top 1000 (très courant)B2verb

Remake

Top 2000 (courant)
Le plus courant: Adapt
 AdaptRemake
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/əˈdæpt/","/əˈdæpts/","/əˈdæptɪd/","/əˈdæptɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈdæpt/","/əˈdæpts/","/əˈdæptɪd/","/əˈdæptɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //rɪˈmeɪk//🇺🇸 //rɪˈmeɪk//
SensTo change something so it works better in a new situation.To make something again or differently.
ExempleIn order to survive in this changing climate, species must adapt to their new environments.The studio decided to remake the beloved classic film.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB2-
Nature grammaticaleverb
Collocationssuccessfully, well, quickly, be able to, can, be unable to, to, the ability to adapt, find it difficult to adapt, find it hard to adapt, for, from, specially adapted, for, from, specially adaptedremake a movie, remake a song, remake a game, remake a classic, remake in a new style
Antonymesresist, reject, refuse-
Erreurs fréquentes'Adapt to' vs. 'adapt for': Confusing these phrases., Using 'adopt' instead of 'adapt': These words have different meanings., Omitting the object: Forgetting to specify what is being adapted.'Remake' is confused with 'make again', forgetting it's mainly for creative works., Using 'remake' without an object, as in 'I want to remake.', Using 'remake' in informal situations where 'copy' or 'duplicate' might fit better.
Notes d'usageUse 'adapt' when talking about making changes to fit new conditions or requirements. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but is often used in discussions about learning or adjusting to new environments.Use 'remake' when discussing films, music, or other creative works that are redone. The term is neutral and suitable for various contexts, especially in discussions about adaptations.

Questions fréquentes : Adapt vs Remake

Quelle est la différence entre Adapt et Remake ?

Adapt: To change something so it works better in a new situation. Remake: To make something again or differently.

Lequel est le plus courant : Adapt et Remake ?

Adapt est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Adapt: In order to survive in this changing climate, species must adapt to their new environments. Remake: The studio decided to remake the beloved classic film.

Puis-je utiliser Adapt et Remake de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Adapt et Remake 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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