Adaptation vs Adjustment vs Change vs Modification

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Adaptation

Top 1000 (très courant)C1noun

Adjustment

Top 5000 (assez courant)C1noun

Change

Top 1000 (très courant)A1verb

Modification

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun
 AdaptationAdjustmentChangeModification
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/","/əˈdæpʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/","/əˈdæpʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/əˈdʒʌstmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈdʒʌstmənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/
SensA change made to fit into a new situation or environment.A small change made to improve something.to make something differentA change made to something.
Exemplethe adaptation of buildings for military purposesI've made a few adjustments to the design.I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer.Considerable modification of the existing system is needed.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 5000 (assez courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRC1C1A1C1
Nature grammaticalenounnounverbnoun
Collocationssuccessful, special, evolutionary, make, occur, adaptation for, adaptation of, adaptation to, a process of adaptation, cinematic, film, movie, develop, direct, film, adaptation ofdelicate, fine, minor, make, need, require, adjustment for, adjustment in, adjustment to, successful, emotional, personal, adjustment to, a period of adjustment, the process of adjustmentconsiderably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognitionconsiderable, extensive, major, involve, need, require, with modification, without modification, modification in
Antonymesstagnation, inflexibilitystagnation, fixationremain, staystandardization, unchanged, consistency
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'adapt' (verb) and 'adaptation' (noun)., Using 'adaptation' when 'adjustment' is more appropriate in everyday conversation., Mixing up 'adaptation' with synonyms like 'modification' without considering context.Confused with 'adjust' which is a verb., Using it as a countable noun when it’s often uncountable., Misplacing it in a sentence, making it unclear.Confused with 'exchange' which means to swap something., Using 'change' without an object, e.g., saying 'I change' instead of 'I change my clothes'., 'Changed' and 'change' misused in verb forms.Confused with 'modification' and 'modification's', Using it as a verb instead of a noun, Overusing in informal settings
Notes d'usageUse 'adaptation' when discussing changes in behavior, processes, or materials. It can often refer to environmental or biological contexts. More formal contexts might use it in literature or biology discussions.Commonly used when discussing changes or improvements in various contexts, such as work or personal life. It's neutral and suitable for both formal and informal situations.Use 'change' when talking about making modifications or alterations. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, in casual or formal contexts. Avoid using it in a situation that requires a more specific term, like 'transform' or 'alter'.Used in formal and technical contexts, like science or business. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific changes.

Questions fréquentes : Adaptation vs Adjustment vs Change vs Modification

Quelle est la différence entre Adaptation, Adjustment, Change et Modification ?

Adaptation: A change made to fit into a new situation or environment. Adjustment: A small change made to improve something. Change: to make something different Modification: A change made to something.

Adaptation, Adjustment, Change et Modification sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Adaptation: C1, Adjustment: C1, Change: A1, Modification: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Adaptation, Adjustment, Change et Modification ?

Adaptation: noun, Adjustment: noun, Change: verb, Modification: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Adaptation: the adaptation of buildings for military purposes Adjustment: I've made a few adjustments to the design. Change: I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer. Modification: Considerable modification of the existing system is needed.

Puis-je utiliser Adaptation, Adjustment, Change et Modification de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Adaptation, Adjustment, Change et Modification 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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