Aim vs Aspire vs Intend vs Plan vs Strive

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Aim

Top 1000 (très courant)B1verb

Aspire

Top 3000 (courant)C1verb

Intend

Top 5000 (assez courant)B1verb

Plan

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun

Strive

Top 2000 (courant)C1verb
 AimAspireIntendPlanStrive
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/eɪm/","/eɪmz/","/eɪmd/","/ˈeɪmɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/eɪm/","/eɪmz/","/eɪmd/","/ˈeɪmɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/əˈspaɪə(r)/","/əˈspaɪəz/","/əˈspaɪəd/","/əˈspaɪərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈspaɪər/","/əˈspaɪərz/","/əˈspaɪərd/","/əˈspaɪərɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈtend/","/ɪnˈtendz/","/ɪnˈtendɪd/","/ɪnˈtendɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈtend/","/ɪnˈtendz/","/ɪnˈtendɪd/","/ɪnˈtendɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/plæn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/plæn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/straɪv/","/straɪvz/","/strəʊv/","/straɪvd/","/ˈstrɪvn/","/ˈstraɪvɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/straɪv/","/straɪvz/","/strəʊv/","/straɪvd/","/ˈstrɪvn/","/ˈstraɪvɪŋ/"]/
SensTo plan or intend to reach a goal.To want something very much and work towards it.To plan or have a purpose in mind.A way to organize things you want to do in the future.To work hard to achieve something.
ExempleI aim to finish my project by the end of the week.She aspired to a scientific career.I intend to finish my homework before dinner.I have a plan for the weekend.We encourage all members to strive for the highest standards.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 3000 (courant)Top 5000 (assez courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB1C1B1A1C1
Nature grammaticaleverbverbverbnounverb
Collocationsat, for, aim high, clearly, directly, squarely, be aimed at, clearly, directly, squarely, be aimed at, directly, straight, carefully, at, foraspire to greatness, aspire to leadership, aspire to achieve, aspire to excellencefully, clearly, originally, for, fully, clearly, originally, forambitious, audacious, grand, have, come up with, create, be afoot, be aimed at something, call for something, plan for, plan to, go to plan, a plan of action, a plan of attack, ambitious, audacious, grand, have, come up with, create, be afoot, be aimed at something, call for something, plan for, plan to, go to plan, a plan of action, a plan of attack, street, town, seating, draw, file, show something, street, town, seating, draw, file, show something, street, town, seating, draw, file, show something, pension, retirement, savings, set uphard, mightily, desperately, after, against, for
Antonymesneglect, ignore, disregarddespise, dislike, rejectunintended, neglect, ignoredisorganize, neglectrelax, surrender, give up
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'aim for' with 'aim at' when discussing targets., Using 'aim' without an object (e.g., 'I aim' should be followed by 'to do something')., Incorrectly conjugating 'aim' in different tenses.Using 'aspire' without 'to', like saying 'I aspire being a doctor'., Confusing 'aspire' with 'inspire', which means to fill someone with idea or energy., Saying 'I aspire for success' instead of 'I aspire to succeed'.Saying 'intend for' instead of 'intend to'., Using 'intended' incorrectly in past tense where present is needed., Confusing 'intend' with 'mean'.Confused with 'strategy' - plan is more general., Overusing in casual conversation when simpler words like 'idea' would suffice., Using 'plan' with incorrect grammar, like saying 'plan to do' without the 'to.''Strive' is often confused with 'strive for'; remember it needs 'to' before a verb., Some learners use 'strived' as the past tense, but it's 'strove' or 'strived' depending on context., Mixing up 'strive' with 'thrive' due to similar sounds.
Notes d'usageUse 'aim' when talking about goals or targets. It's suitable in both spoken and written English, but avoid using it in very casual conversations. In academic writing, 'aim' often refers to the purpose of a study.Commonly used in professional or personal development contexts. It may sound too formal in casual conversations. Avoid using it when you simply want to say 'want'.Use 'intend' to express plans or goals, often in a sincere context. It may not be suitable for casual conversations or informal settings where simpler words like 'want' are preferred.Use 'plan' when discussing future activities or intentions. It's appropriate in both casual and professional settings, but avoid using it in very formal contexts where specific terminology is preferred.Use 'strive' in contexts where you want to emphasize effort towards a goal. It's appropriate in both formal and informal situations but may sound overly dramatic for casual conversations.

Questions fréquentes : Aim vs Aspire vs Intend vs Plan vs Strive

Quelle est la différence entre Aim, Aspire, Intend, Plan et Strive ?

Aim: To plan or intend to reach a goal. Aspire: To want something very much and work towards it. Intend: To plan or have a purpose in mind. Plan: A way to organize things you want to do in the future. Strive: To work hard to achieve something.

Aim, Aspire, Intend, Plan et Strive sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Aim: B1, Aspire: C1, Intend: B1, Plan: A1, Strive: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Aim, Aspire, Intend, Plan et Strive ?

Aim: verb, Aspire: verb, Intend: verb, Plan: noun, Strive: verb.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Aim: I aim to finish my project by the end of the week. Aspire: She aspired to a scientific career. Intend: I intend to finish my homework before dinner. Plan: I have a plan for the weekend. Strive: We encourage all members to strive for the highest standards.

Puis-je utiliser Aim, Aspire, Intend, Plan et Strive de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Aim, Aspire, Intend, Plan et Strive 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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