Advice vs Guidance vs Recommendation vs Suggestion

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Advice

Top 1000 (très courant) A1 noun

Guidance

Top 1000 (très courant) C1 noun

Recommendation

Top 2000 (courant) B1 noun

Suggestion

Top 2000 (courant) A2 noun

	Advice	Guidance	Recommendation	Suggestion
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/ədˈvaɪs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ədˈvaɪs/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈɡaɪdns/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈɡaɪdns/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/səˈdʒestʃən/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/səˈdʒestʃən//səɡˈdʒestʃən/"]/
Sens	Help or suggestions about what someone should do.	Help or advice about what to do.	A suggestion about what someone should do.	An idea that you give to someone about what they could do.
Exemple	I always appreciate your advice when I'm making decisions.	She sought guidance from her mentor before making a decision.	I took your recommendation and tried the new Italian restaurant in town.	I have a suggestion for our next project that I believe will improve our results.
Registre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre
Fréquence	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFR	A1	C1	B1	A2
Nature grammaticale	noun	noun	noun	noun
Collocations	constructive, excellent, good, bit, piece, word, give (somebody), offer (somebody), pass on, centre, column, against somebody’s advice, on somebody’s advice, advice about	clear, detailed, proper, give (somebody), offer (somebody), provide (somebody with), counselor, under… guidance, under the guidance  of, guidance  about	firm, strong, clear, list, series, set, come up with, develop, formulate, arise from something, be based on something, follow something, at somebody/​something’s recommendation, on somebody/​something’s recommendation, upon somebody/​something’s recommendation, enthusiastic, glowing, high, give somebody/​something, get, receive, letter, at somebody’s recommendation, on somebody’s recommendation, upon somebody’s recommendation, a letter of recommendation, enthusiastic, glowing, high, give somebody/​something, get, receive, letter, at somebody’s recommendation, on somebody’s recommendation, upon somebody’s recommendation, a letter of recommendation	constructive, excellent, good, have, come up with, give somebody, box, at the suggestion of, suggestion about, suggestion as to, amid suggestions that…, be open to suggestion, be open to suggestions, constructive, excellent, good, have, come up with, give somebody, box, at the suggestion of, suggestion about, suggestion as to, amid suggestions that…, be open to suggestion, be open to suggestions, implicit, hypnotic, by suggestion, through suggestion, the power of suggestion, faint, mere, slightest, carry, have, at the suggestion of, suggestion of
Antonymes	misguidance, discouragement	confusion, misguidance	disrecommendation, warning	disapproval, rejection
Erreurs fréquentes	Confusing 'advice' (noun) with 'advise' (verb)., Using 'advice' as a verb instead of a noun., Saying 'advices' instead of 'advice' when referring to multiple suggestions.	Confused with 'guideline' - guidance is broader than just rules., Using it as a countable noun - 'guidances' is incorrect., Mixing it up with 'guiding' - which often refers to the action rather than the advice.	Confusing 'recommendation' with 'advice' — they are similar but not identical., Using it without a specific object, e.g., 'I have a recommendation' instead of 'I have a recommendation for you.', Spelling it incorrectly, often as 'reccommendation'.	Using 'suggestion' when a more forceful term like 'order' is needed., Confusing 'suggestion' with 'suggestive,' which has a different meaning., Saying 'give a suggestion' instead of 'make a suggestion.'
Notes d'usage	This term is best used in formal and neutral contexts when discussing guidance or recommendations. Avoid using it in informal situations or when giving personal opinions that aren't constructive.	Use 'guidance' in contexts where you are talking about advice or direction. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.	Use 'recommendation' when suggesting options, often in professional or formal contexts. It may not be suitable for casual conversations.	Use 'suggestion' in both casual and formal contexts. It’s appropriate when offering advice or ideas but should be avoided in situations requiring direct commands or instructions.

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the bench will not entertain a recommendation for mercy.

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Questions fréquentes : Advice vs Guidance vs Recommendation vs Suggestion

Quelle est la différence entre Advice, Guidance, Recommendation et Suggestion ?

Advice: Help or suggestions about what someone should do. Guidance: Help or advice about what to do. Recommendation: A suggestion about what someone should do. Suggestion: An idea that you give to someone about what they could do.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Advice, Guidance, Recommendation et Suggestion ?

Guidance est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Advice, Guidance, Recommendation et Suggestion sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Advice: A1, Guidance: C1, Recommendation: B1, Suggestion: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Advice, Guidance, Recommendation et Suggestion ?

Advice: noun, Guidance: noun, Recommendation: noun, Suggestion: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Advice: I always appreciate your advice when I'm making decisions. Guidance: She sought guidance from her mentor before making a decision. Recommendation: I took your recommendation and tried the new Italian restaurant in town. Suggestion: I have a suggestion for our next project that I believe will improve our results.

Puis-je utiliser Advice, Guidance, Recommendation et Suggestion de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Advice, Guidance, Recommendation et Suggestion 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.