Archive vs Collection vs Library vs Record

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

Archive

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun

Collection

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun

Library

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun

Record

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun
 ArchiveCollectionLibraryRecord
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈɑːkaɪv/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɑːrkaɪv/"]/🇬🇧 /["/kəˈlekʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəˈlekʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈlaɪbrəri//ˈlaɪbri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈlaɪbreri/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈrekɔːd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈrekərd/"]/
SensA place where important documents and records are stored.A group of things that are gathered together.A place where you can borrow books and read.To write down or save information.
ExempleThe library's new digital archive contains thousands of historical documents.My grandmother has an impressive collection of vintage stamps.I went to the library to borrow some books.I bought a new record of my favorite artist yesterday.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRC1B1A1A2
Nature grammaticalenounnounnounnoun
Collocationsextensive, massive, rich, build, build up, create, contain something, hold something, include something, collection, film, footage, among the archives, from an/​the archive, in an/​the archivebig, extensive, huge, boast, have, own, consist of something, contain something, include something, collection of, big, extensive, huge, boast, have, own, consist of something, contain something, include something, collection of, routine, systematic, efficient, await, be ready for, arrange, point, site, service, collection of, a method of collection, compile, edit, produce, collection of, house-to-house, street, charity, have, make, organize, box, plate, collection for, new, autumn, fall, create, launch, showlarge, small, excellent, have, go to, use, have something, hold something, book, record, shelf, at a/​the library, in a/​the library, large, small, excellent, have, go to, use, have something, hold something, book, record, shelf, at a/​the library, in a/​the library, considerable, extensive, huge, have, possess, amass, library of, considerable, extensive, huge, have, possess, amass, library offormal, official, public, keep, maintain, compile, contain something, include something, indicate something, in the record, in the records, off the record, access to the records, have a record of something, have no record of something, club, course, national, hold, establish, set, stand, fall, book, attempt, breaker, record for, record with, in record time, past, track, distinguished, have, possess, establish, demonstrate something, show something, compare with something, record among, record for, record in, long-playing, LP, gramophone, write, cut, make, company, industry, label, long-playing, LP, gramophone, write, cut, make, company, industry, label
Antonymesdisorganization, chaosdispersal, scatteringcafe, gym, workshoperase, delete
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'archeive' — incorrect spelling., Using 'archive' as a verb without following it with an object., Misunderstanding the noun form as something temporary.Confused with 'selection' which means a choice among items., Using 'collection' as a verb instead of its noun form., Saying 'collect' when they mean 'collection,' missing the noun form.Confused with 'bookstore' - a bookstore sells books, while a library lends them., Using 'library' as a verb, which is incorrect in English., Mispronunciation, often misplacing the stress on the syllables.Confused with 'recorded' when discussing past actions., Using 'record' incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb., Mixing up 'record' with 'recall' which has a different meaning.
Notes d'usageUse 'archive' when discussing storing documents or data for long-term purposes. It's not appropriate for casual conversations about everyday items. In formal contexts, it can refer to more organized collections of records.Use 'collection' when referring to a set of items, like stamps or books. It's appropriate for both formal and casual contexts, but avoid using it in very specific legal or tax terminology.Used in both spoken and written English to refer to a building or space with books available for public use. Suitable for formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in casual slang.Use 'record' when talking about saving audio, video, or information. It's suitable in most contexts, but in casual speech, phrases like 'make a recording' may sound more natural.

Questions fréquentes : Archive vs Collection vs Library vs Record

Quelle est la différence entre Archive, Collection, Library et Record ?

Archive: A place where important documents and records are stored. Collection: A group of things that are gathered together. Library: A place where you can borrow books and read. Record: To write down or save information.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Archive, Collection, Library et Record ?

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

Archive, Collection, Library et Record sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Archive: C1, Collection: B1, Library: A1, Record: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Archive, Collection, Library et Record ?

Archive: noun, Collection: noun, Library: noun, Record: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Archive: The library's new digital archive contains thousands of historical documents. Collection: My grandmother has an impressive collection of vintage stamps. Library: I went to the library to borrow some books. Record: I bought a new record of my favorite artist yesterday.

Puis-je utiliser Archive, Collection, Library et Record de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Archive, Collection, Library et Record 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.