Astonishing to behold vs Breathtaking vs Remarkable vs Spectacular vs Stunning

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Astonishing to behold

FormelAu-delà de 10 000 (moins courant)

Breathtaking

Top 2000 (courant)

Remarkable

Top 2000 (courant)B2adjective

Spectacular

Top 5000 (assez courant)B2adjective

Stunning

Top 2000 (courant)B2adjective
Le plus formel: Astonishing to behold
 Astonishing to beholdBreathtakingRemarkableSpectacularStunning
Prononciation🇬🇧 //əˈstɒn.ɪʃ.ɪŋ tə bɪˈhoʊld//🇺🇸 //əˈstɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ tə bɪˈhoʊld//🇬🇧 //ˈbrɛθteɪkɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ˈbrɛθteɪkɪŋ//🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmɑːkəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/spekˈtækjələ(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/spekˈtækjələr/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈstʌnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈstʌnɪŋ/"]/
SensVery surprising and impressive to see.Très beau ou incroyable.Very beautiful or amazing.Très spécial ou inhabituel, digne de mention.Very special or unusual, worth noticing.Vraiment impressionnant ou incroyable.Very impressive or amazing.Très beau ou impressionnant.Very beautiful or impressive.
ExempleThe view from the mountaintop was astonishing to behold.The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking.The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever.The coastal road has spectacular scenery.You look absolutely stunning!
RegistreFormelNeutreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceAu-delà de 10 000 (moins courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 5000 (assez courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFR--B2B2B2
Nature grammaticaleadjectiveadjectiveadjective
Collocationsastonishing beauty, astonishing talent, astonishing discoverybreathtaking view, breathtaking scenery, breathtaking performance, breathtaking beauty, breathtaking momentbe, seem, absolutely, just, most, forbe, look, fairly, rather, verybe, look, find something, really, absolutely, quite, be, look, find something, really, absolutely, quite
Antonymes-undramatic, uninspiring, mundaneordinary, unremarkable, mundaneordinary, unremarkable, mediocreugly, unattractive, dull
Erreurs fréquentesUsing 'astonishing' in informal contexts., Mixing up with 'amazing' when a formal tone is needed.Confusing with 'breath-taking'; it's one word., Using it for mundane subjects; it must be extraordinary., Using it too frequently loses impact; save for truly stunning things.Confused with 'remarkable' and 'notable', which have subtle differences in connotation., Using 'remarkable' in a negative context, which doesn't fit its positive meaning., Overusing it; it can sound exaggerated if used too frequently.Misused as a noun instead of an adjective., Confused with 'spectacle', which refers to an event rather than a description., Overused in everyday conversation, making it sound less impactful.Confused with 'stun' vs 'stunning' where 'stun' refers to shock., Using 'stunning' for something ordinary., Misplacing in a sentence, leading to unclear meaning.
Notes d'usageUse in formal contexts such as writing or speeches. Avoid in casual conversations.Utilisé pour décrire quelque chose d'étonnant ou d'impressionnant, souvent en relation avec des paysages ou des réalisations. À éviter dans des contextes trop formels.Used to describe something that is astonishing or awe-inspiring, often in relation to scenery or accomplishments. Avoid using in overly formal contexts.Utilisez 'remarquable' pour décrire quelque chose d'impressionnant, de surprenant ou d'extraordinaire. Le ton est neutre, il peut donc être utilisé dans la plupart des contextes, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit. Évitez de l'utiliser dans des conversations trop informelles où des termes plus simples pourraient suffire.Use 'remarkable' to describe something that is impressive, surprising, or extraordinary. It is neutral in tone, so it can be used in most contexts, including both spoken and written language. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler terms may suffice.Utilisé pour décrire quelque chose de visuellement frappant ou excitant. Convient aux contextes formels et informels, mais peut être moins courant dans un langage très familier.Used to describe something visually striking or exciting. Appropriate for both formal and informal contexts, but might be less common in very casual speech.Utilisé pour décrire des personnes, des lieux ou des choses qui sont visuellement frappants. Plus courant dans des contextes positifs. Évitez de l'utiliser sur un ton négatif ou sarcastique.Used to describe people, places, or things that are visually striking. More common in positive contexts. Avoid using in negative or sarcastic tones.

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Questions fréquentes : Astonishing to behold vs Breathtaking vs Remarkable vs Spectacular vs Stunning

Quelle est la différence entre Astonishing to behold, Breathtaking, Remarkable, Spectacular et Stunning ?

Astonishing to behold: Very surprising and impressive to see. Breathtaking: Very beautiful or amazing. Remarkable: Very special or unusual, worth noticing. Spectacular: Very impressive or amazing. Stunning: Very beautiful or impressive.

Lequel est le plus formel : Astonishing to behold, Breathtaking, Remarkable, Spectacular et Stunning ?

Astonishing to behold est le plus formel de tous.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Astonishing to behold: The view from the mountaintop was astonishing to behold. Breathtaking: The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking. Remarkable: The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever. Spectacular: The coastal road has spectacular scenery. Stunning: You look absolutely stunning!

Puis-je utiliser Astonishing to behold, Breathtaking, Remarkable, Spectacular et Stunning de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Astonishing to behold, Breathtaking, Remarkable, Spectacular et Stunning 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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