Backup vs Copy

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Backup

Top 1000 (très courant)C1noun

Copy

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun
 BackupCopy
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈbækʌp/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbækʌp/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒpi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːpi/"]/
SensA copy of data to keep safe.To make a duplicate of something.
ExempleThe police had backup from the army.I need to make a copy of this document for my records.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRC1A2
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsdata backup, create a backup, backup plan, full backupaccurate, faithful, good, create, make, print, machine, room, center, copy of, additional, extra, further, print, produce, circulate, circulate, be available, copy of, good, great, ad, edit, prepare, produce, editor, writer, deadline
Antonymesdelete, erase, losedestroy, erase, original
Erreurs fréquentesUsing 'backup' as a verb incorrectly; it's often used as a noun., Confusing 'backup' with 'backup up' which implies physical support rather than data., Not distinguishing between the types of backups (full, incremental).'Copy' is sometimes confused with 'paste'., Learners may use 'copy' instead of 'duplicate' in formal situations., Confusing the noun 'copy' with the verb form.
Notes d'usageUse in tech contexts when discussing data safety. Formal in business settings, neutral in casual conversations. Avoid in informal spoken language.Used in academic contexts (like copying notes) and everyday situations (like copying a document). Avoid if referring to personal ideas as 'copies' may imply plagiarism.

Questions fréquentes : Backup vs Copy

Quelle est la différence entre Backup et Copy ?

Backup: A copy of data to keep safe. Copy: To make a duplicate of something.

Backup et Copy sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Backup: C1, Copy: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Puis-je utiliser Backup et Copy de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Backup et Copy 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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