Analyze vs Examine vs Investigate vs Study

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Analyze

Top 2000 (courant)B1

Examine

Top 2000 (courant)B1verb

Investigate

Top 2000 (courant)B1verb

Study

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun
Le plus courant: Study
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Prononciation🇬🇧 //əˈnælaɪz//🇺🇸 //əˈnæl.aɪz//🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnz/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnz/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪts/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪd/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪts/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪd/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈstʌdi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈstʌdi/"]/
SensRegarder quelque chose de près pour mieux le comprendreTo look at something closely to understand it betterregarder quelque chose attentivement pour en apprendre davantageto look at something carefully to learn more about itRegarder quelque chose de près pour obtenir plus d'informations.To look into something closely to find out more information.Apprendre quelque chose en lisant, en pratiquant ou en travaillant.To learn about something by reading, practicing, or working.
ExempleThe teacher asked us to analyze the poem's themes.The doctor will examine your health thoroughly during the check-up.The police will investigate the crime scene for new evidence.I need to do my study for math class.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRB1B1B1A1
Nature grammaticaleverbverbnoun
Collocationsanalyze data, analyze results, analyze a problem, analyze trends, analyze informationcarefully, closely, in detail, aim to, attempt to, be designed to, for, let us examine…, carefully, closely, in detail, aim to, attempt to, be designed to, for, let us examine…carefully, closely, in detail, ask somebody to, be called in to, decide to, for, carefully, closely, in detail, ask somebody to, be called in to, decide to, forfull-time, part-time, graduate, course, programme/​program, take up, group, programme/​program, leave, study for, an area of study, a field of study, further, begin, undertake, continue, area, business, cultural, do, lecture in, teach, department, course, programme/​program, current, new, present, commission, fund, support, take place, aim at something, aim to do something, group, session, according to a/​the study, in a/​the study, under study, an area of study, a field of study, the author of a/​the study
Antonymesignore, overlookignore, overlook, neglectignore, overlook, disregardignore, neglect, overlook
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'analyses' in plural form., Using 'analyze' as a noun instead of 'analysis'., Mixing up 'analyze' with 'evaluate' or 'assess'.Confused with 'inspect' — 'examine' is broader than just checking for flaws., Misusing the tense — should use 'examined' for past actions, not 'examine'., Incorrect prepositions — do not say 'examine to' but 'examine for' in some contexts.Confusing with 'invest' which relates to money or resources., Using as an intransitive verb; it requires an object (e.g., 'investigate the issue')., Mixing up with synonyms like 'examine' without understanding the context.'Study' is often confused with 'study for'; learners may incorrectly say 'study the exam'., Learners might forget to use 'study' with an object, saying 'I study' instead of 'I study math'., Misusing prepositions, saying 'study at school' instead of 'study in school'.
Notes d'usageUtilisé dans des contextes académiques et professionnels. À éviter dans les conversations informelles, sauf si pertinent pour la discussion.Used in academic and professional contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless relevant to the discussion.Utilisez 'examiner' dans des contextes formels comme l'écriture académique ou les discussions professionnelles. Cela peut sembler déplacé dans les conversations informelles, où 'regarder' pourrait être préféré.Use 'examine' in formal contexts like academic writing or professional discussions. It may sound out of place in casual conversations, where 'look at' might be preferred.Couramment utilisé dans des contextes formels, en particulier dans le journalisme, la recherche ou les forces de l'ordre. Il peut ne pas être considéré comme approprié dans des conversations informelles.Commonly used in formal contexts, especially in journalism, research, or law enforcement. It may not be seen as appropriate in casual conversations.Utilisé dans des contextes académiques et quotidiens. Évitez de l'utiliser dans des situations très informelles où des mots plus simples suffiraient.Used in academic and everyday contexts. Avoid using in highly informal situations where simpler words could suffice.

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Questions fréquentes : Analyze vs Examine vs Investigate vs Study

Quelle est la différence entre Analyze, Examine, Investigate et Study ?

Analyze: To look at something closely to understand it better Examine: to look at something carefully to learn more about it Investigate: To look into something closely to find out more information. Study: To learn about something by reading, practicing, or working.

Lequel est le plus courant : Analyze, Examine, Investigate et Study ?

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

Analyze, Examine, Investigate et Study sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Analyze: B1, Examine: B1, Investigate: B1, Study: A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Analyze: The teacher asked us to analyze the poem's themes. Examine: The doctor will examine your health thoroughly during the check-up. Investigate: The police will investigate the crime scene for new evidence. Study: I need to do my study for math class.

Puis-je utiliser Analyze, Examine, Investigate et Study de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Analyze, Examine, Investigate et Study 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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