Behaviour vs Performance

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Behaviour

Top 2000 (courant)A2noun

Performance

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun
Le plus courant: Performance
 BehaviourPerformance
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/bɪˈheɪvjə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bɪˈheɪvjər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/pəˈfɔːməns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pərˈfɔːrməns/"]/
SensThe way someone acts or behaves.How well someone does something, especially in a play or a competition.
ExempleHer behaviour at the party was quite friendly and welcoming.The performance of the team improved significantly after the new coach was hired.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRA2B1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsexemplary, good, acceptable, affect, control, influence, pattern, modification, issues, behaviour towards/​toward, behaviour and attitudes, be on your best behaviour, a code of behaviour, exemplary, good, acceptable, affect, control, influence, pattern, modification, issues, behaviour towards/​toward, behaviour and attitudes, be on your best behaviour, a code of behaviourlive, public, evening, give, put on, stage, feature somebody/​something, art, poetry, artist, in performance, brilliant, convincing, dazzling, deliver, give, produce, benchmark, indicator, level, performance as, performance from, performance on, a level of performance, a measure of performance, a standard of performance, high, maximum, optimal, affect, influence, assess, boost
Antonymesmisbehavior, disobediencefailure, inactivity
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'behavior' vs 'behaviour' (UK vs US spelling)., Using it as a verb; it's only a noun., Mixing it up with 'conduct' when the context doesn't fit.Confused with 'performancer,' which is incorrect., Using 'performance' as a verb instead of a noun., Confusing types of performance, like sports vs. arts.
Notes d'usageUsed in both formal and informal contexts. In formal settings, you might discuss 'behavior' in psychology or education. Avoid using in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'acting' may fit better.Use 'performance' when discussing shows, competitions, or work output. It's neutral, suitable for both casual and formal settings, but avoid in very casual contexts.

Questions fréquentes : Behaviour vs Performance

Quelle est la différence entre Behaviour et Performance ?

Behaviour: The way someone acts or behaves. Performance: How well someone does something, especially in a play or a competition.

Lequel est le plus courant : Behaviour et Performance ?

Performance est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Behaviour et Performance ?

Performance est le niveau le plus élevé, à B1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Behaviour et Performance sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Behaviour: A2, Performance: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Behaviour et Performance ?

Behaviour: noun, Performance: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Behaviour: Her behaviour at the party was quite friendly and welcoming. Performance: The performance of the team improved significantly after the new coach was hired.

Puis-je utiliser Behaviour et Performance de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Behaviour et Performance 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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