Bind vs Lock

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Bind

Top 2000 (courant)C1verb

Lock

Top 1000 (très courant)A2verb
Le plus courant: Lock
 BindLock
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/baɪnd/","/baɪndz/","/baʊnd/","/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/baɪnd/","/baɪndz/","/baʊnd/","/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/lɒk/","/lɒks/","/lɒkt/","/ˈlɒkɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lɑːk/","/lɑːks/","/lɑːkt/","/ˈlɑːkɪŋ/"]/
Sensto tie or fasten things togetherA device that keeps things secure and needs a key or combination to open.
ExempleThe agreement will bind both parties to the contract.Please make sure to lock the door before you leave.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRC1A2
Nature grammaticaleverbverb
Collocationstightly, loosely, together, to, with, bind and gag somebody, bind somebody hand and foot, contractually, legally, morally, be beautifully bound, be handsomely bound, be richly bound, contractually, legally, morallycarefully, automatically, electronically, forget to, be firmly locked, be securely locked, keep something locked, away, in, in, be safely locked, be securely locked
Antonymesunbind, loosen, releaseunlock, open
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'bind' with 'bond' — 'bond' usually implies a relationship., Using 'bind' incorrectly in a figurative sense without clear context., Forget to use the appropriate preposition when indicating what is being bound.Confused with 'unlock', not realizing they are opposites., Using 'lock' as a noun instead of a verb incorrectly., Mispronouncing 'lock' as 'luck'.
Notes d'usageUse 'bind' in contexts where something is physically tied or metaphorically connected. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts but can feel technical in legal or academic texts.Use 'lock' when talking about securing something, like a door or a bike. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'close' may be more appropriate.

Questions fréquentes : Bind vs Lock

Quelle est la différence entre Bind et Lock ?

Bind: to tie or fasten things together Lock: A device that keeps things secure and needs a key or combination to open.

Lequel est le plus courant : Bind et Lock ?

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

Lequel est le plus avancé : Bind et Lock ?

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

Bind et Lock sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Bind: C1, Lock: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Bind et Lock ?

Bind: verb, Lock: verb.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Bind: The agreement will bind both parties to the contract. Lock: Please make sure to lock the door before you leave.

Puis-je utiliser Bind et Lock de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Bind et Lock 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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