Allergy vs Reaction vs Sensitivity

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Allergy

Top 2000 (courant)

Reaction

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun

Sensitivity

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun
Le plus courant: Reaction
 AllergyReactionSensitivity
Prononciation🇬🇧 //ˈæl.ə.dʒi//🇺🇸 //ˈælərdʒi//🇬🇧 /["/riˈækʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/riˈækʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/"]/
SensUne réaction à quelque chose qui te rend malade.A reaction to something that makes you sick.Comment quelqu'un répond à quelque chose.How someone responds to something.La capacité de comprendre et de se soucier des sentiments des autres.The ability to understand and care about others' feelings.
ExempleShe has an allergy to peanuts that makes her very sick.Her reaction to the news was surprisingly calm.Her sensitivity to criticism made her an empathetic friend.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFR-B1C1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsfood allergy, seasonal allergy, allergy symptoms, allergy testextreme, strong, violent, get, have, meet with, in reaction to, reaction against, reaction to, extreme, strong, violent, get, have, meet with, in reaction to, reaction against, reaction to, adverse, bad, severe, experience, have, suffer, reaction to, fast, good, lightning, have, speed up, slow down, time, chain, chemical, nuclear, cause, initiate, produce, occur, take place, during a/​the reaction, in a/​the reaction, reaction betweenextreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity
Antonymes-inaction, apathy, indifferenceinsensitivity, indifference, apathy
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'allergy' with 'intolerance'., Using 'allergy' as a countable noun incorrectly., Not recognizing symptoms can vary widely.Confused with 'action' as they are opposites., Using 'reaction' without specifying what it is a reaction to., Mispronouncing it as 'rea-kshun' instead of 'ree-akshun'.Confused with 'sensible' — they have different meanings., Used inappropriately in technical contexts, where it refers to devices rather than feelings., Overgeneralizing its application, using it in places where emotional context isn't relevant.
Notes d'usageUtilise 'allergie' dans des contextes médicaux ou courants. Évite dans l'écriture formelle sauf si tu parles spécifiquement de santé.Use 'allergy' in medical or casual contexts. Avoid in formal writing unless specifically discussing health.Utilisé dans des contextes formels et informels, mais à éviter dans les conversations très décontractées. Courant dans les discussions sur les émotions ou les processus scientifiques.Used in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid in highly casual conversations. Common in discussions about emotions or scientific processes.Souvent utilisé dans des contextes impliquant l'intelligence émotionnelle ou la conscience. Convient aux conversations professionnelles et personnelles. À éviter dans les situations trop décontractées où cela pourrait sembler trop formel.Often used in contexts involving emotional intelligence or awareness. Suitable in both professional and personal conversations. Avoid in overly casual situations where it may seem too formal.

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Questions fréquentes : Allergy vs Reaction vs Sensitivity

Quelle est la différence entre Allergy, Reaction et Sensitivity ?

Allergy: A reaction to something that makes you sick. Reaction: How someone responds to something. Sensitivity: The ability to understand and care about others' feelings.

Lequel est le plus courant : Allergy, Reaction et Sensitivity ?

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

Lequel est le plus avancé : Allergy, Reaction et Sensitivity ?

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

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Allergy: She has an allergy to peanuts that makes her very sick. Reaction: Her reaction to the news was surprisingly calm. Sensitivity: Her sensitivity to criticism made her an empathetic friend.

Puis-je utiliser Allergy, Reaction et Sensitivity de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Allergy, Reaction et Sensitivity 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.