Agreement vs Compromise vs Concession vs Understanding

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

Agreement

Top 1000 (très courant) B1 noun

Compromise

Top 1000 (très courant) C1 noun

Concession

Formel Top 5000 (assez courant) C1 noun

Understanding

Top 2000 (courant) A2 noun

Le plus formel: Concession

	Agreement	Compromise	Concession	Understanding
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/əˈɡriːmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əˈɡriːmənt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/kənˈseʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kənˈseʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/"]/
Sens	A decision or understanding made by two or more people.	An agreement where both sides give up something.	An agreement to allow something in order to reach a compromise.	Knowing what something means or how it works.
Exemple	The two countries reached an agreement to trade resources.	In negotiations, a compromise is often necessary to reach an agreement.	The government made a concession to the workers' demands in order to avoid a strike.	Her understanding of the topic was comprehensive and detailed.
Registre	Neutre	Neutre	Formel	Neutre
Fréquence	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 5000 (assez courant)	Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFR	B1	C1	C1	A2
Nature grammaticale	noun	noun	noun	noun
Collocations	draft, formal, signed, negotiate, work out, conclude, in an/​the agreement, under an/​the agreement, agreement between, breach of agreement, the terms of the agreement, absolute, complete, full, arrive at, come to, reach, by agreement, in agreement, in agreement with, absolute, complete, full, arrive at, come to, reach, by agreement, in agreement, in agreement with	acceptable, fair, good, agree on, arrive at, come to, agreement, deal, formula, compromise between, compromise on, compromise over, acceptable, fair, good, agree on, arrive at, come to, agreement, deal, formula, compromise between, compromise on, compromise over, acceptable, fair, good, agree on, arrive at, come to, agreement, deal, formula, compromise between, compromise on, compromise over	important, key, major, grant (somebody/​something), make, offer (somebody/​something), concession on, concession to, make no concessions to somebody/​something, important, key, major, grant (somebody/​something), make, offer (somebody/​something), concession on, concession to, make no concessions to somebody/​something, tax, travel, be available to, trade, logging, oil, grant (somebody/​something), obtain, secure, trade, logging, oil, grant (somebody/​something), obtain, secure	human, pass, beyond (your) understanding, deeper, great, common, show, bring, bring about, understanding among, understanding between, understanding for, written, verbal, implicit, have, come to, reach, understanding between, understanding on, understanding with
Antonymes	disagreement, conflict, dissonance	standoff, impasse, deadlock	refusal, denial	misunderstanding, confusion
Erreurs fréquentes	Confused with 'agreement' as a verb; 'agree' is the correct form., Wrongly uses plural form 'agreements' in contexts that require a singular., Forgets to include 'on' after 'agreement' when talking about specific topics.	Confusing with 'compromise' as a noun and verb., Using 'compromised' instead of 'compromise' when describing the action., 'Compromise on' vs 'compromise with' can confuse learners.	Confused with 'confession' which has a different meaning., Using 'concession' in informal conversations where simpler terms might fit better., Mispronouncing it as 'con-cession' instead of 'con-cess-ion'.	Confusing 'understanding' with 'understand' (verb form), Using it as a verb instead of a noun, Omitting the preposition when using in phrases, like 'understanding of' instead of just 'understanding'.
Notes d'usage	Used when talking about decisions made together. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in very informal settings where simpler words might suffice.	Typically used in discussions where parties negotiate. It's formal enough for business or serious situations, but it can also be used informally among friends. Avoid in very casual or slang contexts.	Typically used in formal contexts such as negotiations, debates, or discussions. It may sound out of place in casual conversations.	Use 'understanding' in neutral contexts, often in discussions about learning or communication. Avoid using in overly formal writing.

Questions fréquentes : Agreement vs Compromise vs Concession vs Understanding

Quelle est la différence entre Agreement, Compromise, Concession et Understanding ?

Agreement: A decision or understanding made by two or more people. Compromise: An agreement where both sides give up something. Concession: An agreement to allow something in order to reach a compromise. Understanding: Knowing what something means or how it works.

Lequel est le plus formel : Agreement, Compromise, Concession et Understanding ?

Concession est le plus formel de tous.

Agreement, Compromise, Concession et Understanding sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Agreement: B1, Compromise: C1, Concession: C1, Understanding: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Agreement, Compromise, Concession et Understanding ?

Agreement: noun, Compromise: noun, Concession: noun, Understanding: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Agreement: The two countries reached an agreement to trade resources. Compromise: In negotiations, a compromise is often necessary to reach an agreement. Concession: The government made a concession to the workers' demands in order to avoid a strike. Understanding: Her understanding of the topic was comprehensive and detailed.

Puis-je utiliser Agreement, Compromise, Concession et Understanding de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Agreement, Compromise, Concession et Understanding 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.