Apply vs Exert
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Apply
Top 1000 (très courant)A2verb
Exert
Top 3000 (courant)C1verb
Le plus courant: Apply
| Apply | Exert | |
|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈplaɪ/","/əˈplaɪz/","/əˈplaɪd/","/əˈplaɪɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈplaɪ/","/əˈplaɪz/","/əˈplaɪd/","/əˈplaɪɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzɜːt/","/ɪɡˈzɜːts/","/ɪɡˈzɜːtɪd/","/ɪɡˈzɜːtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzɜːrt/","/ɪɡˈzɜːrts/","/ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/","/ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/"]/ |
| Sens | To put something into use or request something. | To use energy or effort to do something. |
| Exemple | You need to apply for a job if you want to work there. | He exerted all his authority to make them accept the plan. |
| Registre | Neutre | Neutre |
| Fréquence | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 3000 (courant) |
| Niveau CEFR | A2 | C1 |
| Nature grammaticale | verb | verb |
| Collocations | directly, evenly, liberally, over, to | exert influence, exert pressure, exert effort, exert force, exert control |
| Antonymes | withdraw, remove, neglect | relax, neglect, surrender |
| Erreurs fréquentes | Confused with 'imply' — they have different meanings., Using 'applied' incorrectly in past tense when referring to a suggestion., Omitting the object when stating to 'apply' something. | Confused with 'exertion', which is the act of exerting., Used incorrectly with inanimate objects, as 'exert' typically requires a person as the subject., Mispronounced, often stressing the wrong syllable. |
| Notes d'usage | Use 'apply' when talking about using knowledge in practice or requesting a position. It is neutral and can fit in both casual and formal settings. Avoid using in overly casual contexts. | Commonly used in contexts involving physical effort or influence. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler words like 'use' can apply. |
Questions fréquentes : Apply vs Exert
Quelle est la différence entre Apply et Exert ?
Apply: To put something into use or request something. Exert: To use energy or effort to do something.
Lequel est le plus courant : Apply et Exert ?
Apply est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.
Apply et Exert sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?
Apply: A2, Exert: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.
Puis-je utiliser Apply et Exert de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Apply et Exert 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.