Cool MateApparently vs Reportedly vs Seemingly vs Supposedly
Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.
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| Apparently | Reportedly | Seemingly | Supposedly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈpærəntli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈpærəntli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈpɔːrtɪdli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈsiːmɪŋli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsiːmɪŋli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/səˈpəʊzɪdli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈpəʊzɪdli/"]/ |
| Sens | It seems that something is true based on what I've heard. | It is said that something is true, but not confirmed. | It looks like something or appears to be true. | Something is believed to be true, but it may not be. |
| Exemple | Apparently they are getting divorced soon. | The band have reportedly decided to split up. | a seemingly stupid question | The novel is supposedly based on a true story. |
| Registre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre |
| Fréquence | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 5000 (assez courant) | Top 2000 (courant) | Top 3000 (courant) |
| Niveau CEFR | B2 | C1 | C1 | C1 |
| Nature grammaticale | adverb | adverb | adverb | adverb |
| Collocations | apparently true, apparently unaware, apparently easy | reportedly confirmed, reportedly involved, reportedly stated | seemingly calm, seemingly simple, seemingly unrelated, seemingly impossible, seemingly endless | supposedly true, supposedly said, supposedly happening, supposedly planned, supposedly proven |
| Antonymes | unquestionably, certainly | unconfirmedly, anecdotally, allegedly not | obviously, evidently | actually, definitely, certainly |
| Erreurs fréquentes | Using it too formally in casual conversations., Confusing it with 'obviously', which implies certainty., Not using it to introduce a statement clearly. | Confused with 'reported' vs 'reportedly', Using it in informal settings where a simpler word would be better, Incorrectly placing it before the subject instead of the verb | Confused with 'seeming' as a participle., Using it in overly casual contexts., Mixing it up with similar words like 'apparently'. | 'Supposedly' vs 'supposably' confusion., Using 'supposedly' in overly formal contexts., Misplacing 'supposedly' within a sentence. |
| Notes d'usage | Used when stating something as though it is true, often based on hearsay or indirect information. Generally appropriate in both spoken and written English, but can sound less confident than stating a fact directly. | Use 'reportedly' to indicate that information comes from another source and may not be verified. It's more appropriate in formal contexts, like news articles, rather than casual conversation. | Use 'seemingly' to express how something appears rather than how it is. It's neutral, suitable for both spoken and written contexts but should be avoided in very casual conversations. | Use 'supposedly' when describing something that is commonly accepted but may not be true. It's neutral and generally suitable in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in informal conversations. |
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Questions fréquentes : Apparently vs Reportedly vs Seemingly vs Supposedly
Quelle est la différence entre Apparently, Reportedly, Seemingly et Supposedly ?
Apparently: It seems that something is true based on what I've heard. Reportedly: It is said that something is true, but not confirmed. Seemingly: It looks like something or appears to be true. Supposedly: Something is believed to be true, but it may not be.
Lequel est le plus courant : Apparently, Reportedly, Seemingly et Supposedly ?
Apparently est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.
Apparently, Reportedly, Seemingly et Supposedly sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?
Apparently: B2, Reportedly: C1, Seemingly: C1, Supposedly: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.
Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Apparently, Reportedly, Seemingly et Supposedly ?
Apparently: adverb, Reportedly: adverb, Seemingly: adverb, Supposedly: adverb.
Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?
Apparently: Apparently they are getting divorced soon. Reportedly: The band have reportedly decided to split up. Seemingly: a seemingly stupid question Supposedly: The novel is supposedly based on a true story.
Puis-je utiliser Apparently, Reportedly, Seemingly et Supposedly de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Apparently, Reportedly, Seemingly et Supposedly 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.