Auction vs Exhibition vs Lot vs Sale vs Tender

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Auction

Top 2000 (courant) B2 noun

Exhibition

Top 3000 (courant) B1 noun

Lot

Top 1000 (très courant) A1 pronoun

Sale

Top 1000 (très courant) A2 noun

Tender

Top 2000 (courant) C1 adjective

	Auction	Exhibition	Lot	Sale	Tender
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/ˈɔːkʃn//ˈɒkʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈɔːkʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/lɒt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/lɑːt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/seɪl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/seɪl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈtendə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈtendər/"]/
Sens	Une vente publique où l'on vend des trucs à celui qui propose le plus cher. A public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder.	Une foire publique où l'on expose des choses comme de l'art ou des produits. A public show where things like art or products are displayed.	Une grande quantité ou un grand nombre de quelque chose. A large amount or number of something.	Quand des trucs sont vendus moins cher. When things are sold at lower prices.	Mou ou facile à couper ou à mâcher. Soft or easy to cut or chew.
Exemple	an auction of paintings	The art exhibition showcased several contemporary artists.	‘How many do you need?’ ‘A lot.’	The store is having a big sale this weekend.	She gave a tender smile that showed her genuine care.
Registre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre
Fréquence	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 3000 (courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFR	B2	B1	A1	A2	C1
Nature grammaticale	noun	noun	pronoun	noun	adjective
Collocations	public, charity, Internet, hold, conduct, attend, take place, house, room, item, at auction, by auction	big, large, small, have, hold, host, open, close, end, area, centre/​center, floor, on exhibition, exhibition of, exhibition on	a lot of, lot to do, lot going on	quick, illegal, art, hold, ban, block, make something, realize something, go ahead, price, for sale, on sale, conditions of sale, a contract of sale, point of sale, good, healthy, high, level, value, volume, achieve, have, generate, account for something, amount to something, reach something, force, people, personnel, sales of, in sales, a decline in sales, a drop in sales, a fall in sales, good, healthy, high, level, value, volume, achieve, have, generate, account for something, amount to something, reach something, force, people, personnel, sales of, in sales, a decline in sales, a drop in sales, a fall in sales, after-Christmas, annual, January, hold, begin, end, rack, prices, in a/​the sale, at the sales, in the sales, quick, illegal, art, hold, ban, block, make something, realize something, go ahead, price, for sale, on sale, conditions of sale, a contract of sale, point of sale	be, feel, seem, achingly, very, almost, towards/​toward, be, seem, become, beautifully, deliciously, exceptionally, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very
Antonymes	purchase, buy	concealment, secret	little, few	purchase, buy	tough, hard, stiff
Erreurs fréquentes	Confused with 'action' due to similar sound., Using 'auction' as a verb incorrectly (it is primarily a noun)., Believing auctions are only for expensive items, while they can be for various items.	Confusing 'exhibition' with 'exhibit' when they have different grammatical uses., Using 'exhibition' in non-public contexts where 'show' or 'display' might be more suitable., Omitting necessary articles (e.g., 'the exhibition') before 'exhibition'.	Using 'lot' when referring to a single item or a smaller quantity., Confusing 'lot' with 'lot's' meaning possession., Mispronouncing 'lot' as 'lot's' or 'lots' when using it as a quantifier.	Using 'sale' instead of 'sell' in sentences., Confusing 'sale' with 'sail'., Not pluralizing to 'sales' when necessary.	Confused with 'tender' meaning sensitive and 'tender' meaning soft., Using 'tender' to describe something unrelatable like a hard object., Mixing up 'tender' with similar-sounding words.
Notes d'usage	On utilise ça quand on parle de ventes et d'offres, comme pour des tableaux ou des trucs de charité. On n'utilise pas ça pour dire qu'on achète un truc au magasin, quoi. Used in contexts involving sales and bidding, such as art auctions or charity auctions. Not typically used in casual conversation about everyday purchasing.	Utilise 'exposition' dans des contextes liés à l'art, aux salons professionnels ou aux démonstrations publiques. C'est approprié dans les discussions décontractées comme formelles, mais évite-le dans la conversation de tous les jours quand des mots plus simples suffisent. Use 'exhibition' in contexts related to art, trade shows, or public displays. It's appropriate in both casual and formal discussions, but avoid in everyday conversation when simpler words can suffice.	Utilisez 'beaucoup' dans les conversations informelles pour exprimer la quantité ou le degré. C'est moins formel que des termes comme 'une grande quantité' ou 'beaucoup'. À éviter dans les écrits académiques. Use 'lot' in casual conversations to express quantity or degree. It's less formal than terms like 'a great deal' or 'many'. Avoid in academic writing.	On utilise 'soldes' ou 'vente' pour parler de la vente d'articles, surtout quand ils sont en promo. C'est cool pour le shopping, mais un peu moins pour les trucs super formels. Use 'sale' when talking about the selling of items, especially at a discount. It's appropriate in shopping contexts but less common in formal writing.	Utilisé pour décrire des aliments qui ne sont pas durs, comme la viande ou les légumes tendres. Peut aussi faire référence à des sentiments de douceur ou de soin. À éviter dans des contextes très formels. Used to describe food that is not tough, such as tender meat or vegetables. Can also refer to feelings of gentleness or care. Avoid in very formal contexts.

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I know a lot, Bubs.

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A lot of you have just won re-election.

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It gets a lot busier.

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I know a lot, Bubs.

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A lot of you have just won re-election.

Lot

Questions fréquentes : Auction vs Exhibition vs Lot vs Sale vs Tender

Quelle est la différence entre Auction, Exhibition, Lot, Sale et Tender ?

Auction: A public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder. Exhibition: A public show where things like art or products are displayed. Lot: A large amount or number of something. Sale: When things are sold at lower prices. Tender: Soft or easy to cut or chew.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Auction, Exhibition, Lot, Sale et Tender ?

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

Auction, Exhibition, Lot, Sale et Tender sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Auction: B2, Exhibition: B1, Lot: A1, Sale: A2, Tender: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Auction, Exhibition, Lot, Sale et Tender ?

Auction: noun, Exhibition: noun, Lot: pronoun, Sale: noun, Tender: adjective.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Auction: an auction of paintings Exhibition: The art exhibition showcased several contemporary artists. Lot: ‘How many do you need?’ ‘A lot.’ Sale: The store is having a big sale this weekend. Tender: She gave a tender smile that showed her genuine care.

Puis-je utiliser Auction, Exhibition, Lot, Sale et Tender de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Auction, Exhibition, Lot, Sale et Tender 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.