Allergy vs Sensitivity

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

Allergy

Top 2000 (courant)

Sensitivity

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun
 AllergySensitivity
Prononciation🇬🇧 //ˈæl.ə.dʒi//🇺🇸 //ˈælərdʒi//🇬🇧 /["/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/"]/
SensA reaction to something that makes you sick.The ability to understand and care about others' feelings.
ExempleShe has an allergy to peanuts that makes her very sick.Her sensitivity to criticism made her an empathetic friend.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFR-C1
Nature grammaticalenoun
Collocationsfood allergy, seasonal allergy, allergy symptoms, allergy testextreme, 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-insensitivity, indifference, apathy
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'allergy' with 'intolerance'., Using 'allergy' as a countable noun incorrectly., Not recognizing symptoms can vary widely.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'usageUse 'allergy' in medical or casual contexts. Avoid in formal writing unless specifically discussing health.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.

Questions fréquentes : Allergy vs Sensitivity

Quelle est la différence entre Allergy et Sensitivity ?

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

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Allergy: She has an allergy to peanuts that makes her very sick. Sensitivity: Her sensitivity to criticism made her an empathetic friend.

Puis-je utiliser Allergy et Sensitivity de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Allergy 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.

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