Blockbuster vs Phenomenon vs Smash vs Success

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Blockbuster

Top 2000 (courant)

Phenomenon

Top 3000 (courant)B2noun

Smash

Top 1000 (très courant)C1verb

Success

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun
 BlockbusterPhenomenonSmashSuccess
Prononciation🇬🇧 //ˈblɒkbʌstə//🇺🇸 //ˈblɑːkˌbʌstər//🇬🇧 /["/fəˈnɒmɪnən/","/fəˈnɒmɪnə/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fəˈnɑːmɪnən/","/fəˈnɑːmɪnə/"]/🇬🇧 /["/smæʃ/","/ˈsmæʃɪz/","/smæʃt/","/ˈsmæʃɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/smæʃ/","/ˈsmæʃɪz/","/smæʃt/","/ˈsmæʃɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/səkˈses/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səkˈses/"]/
SensA very successful movie or product.An event or fact that can be seen or noticed.To hit something very hard, causing it to break.When you achieve something you wanted to do.
ExempleThe summer blockbuster has broken all box office records.The Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon that attracts many visitors to the Arctic.He used a hammer to smash the old wooden crate into pieces.His success in the competition made him very proud.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 3000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFR-B2C1A1
Nature grammaticalenounverbnoun
Collocationsblockbuster movie, blockbuster success, blockbuster hitcommon, universal, widespread, investigate, examine, observe, arise, emerge, happen, common, universal, widespread, investigate, examine, observe, arise, emerge, happensmash a window, smash into, smash the competition, smash records, smash hitenormous, great, immense, amount, degree, level, achieve, attain, enjoy, come, lie (in something), depend on something, rate, story, factor, with success, without success, success in, a chance of success, a hope of success, confident of success, resounding, roaring, rousing, be, prove, have, wish somebody (every) success
Antonymes-normality, regularityrepair, fix, restorefailure, defeat, setback
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'block' which means to stop something, Using it as a verb instead of a noun, Assuming all movies labeled 'blockbusters' are of high qualityConfused with 'phenomena' which is the plural form., Omitting the article, e.g., saying 'phenomenon' without 'a' or 'the'., Using it in too informal contexts where simpler words would be better.Using 'smash' incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb., Confusing 'smash' with 'crush' — they have slightly different meanings., Omitting the object when using 'smash' (e.g., saying 'I smash' without an object).Confused with 'successfully', which is an adverb., Used incorrectly as a verb instead of the noun form., Misplaced in sentences, such as 'We have success' instead of 'We are successful'.
Notes d'usageUsed to describe movies that are huge hits, often in casual contexts. Avoid using it for minor success.Use 'phenomenon' to refer to something remarkable or unusual. It's suitable for academic or scientific contexts, but can feel overly formal in casual conversation.Use 'smash' when referring to breaking something forcefully. It is appropriate in both casual and slightly formal contexts but may not be suitable for formal writing.Use 'success' when talking about achieving goals or winning in a friendly context. Avoid using it in negative situations or as a mockery.

Questions fréquentes : Blockbuster vs Phenomenon vs Smash vs Success

Quelle est la différence entre Blockbuster, Phenomenon, Smash et Success ?

Blockbuster: A very successful movie or product. Phenomenon: An event or fact that can be seen or noticed. Smash: To hit something very hard, causing it to break. Success: When you achieve something you wanted to do.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Blockbuster, Phenomenon, Smash et Success ?

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

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Blockbuster: The summer blockbuster has broken all box office records. Phenomenon: The Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon that attracts many visitors to the Arctic. Smash: He used a hammer to smash the old wooden crate into pieces. Success: His success in the competition made him very proud.

Puis-je utiliser Blockbuster, Phenomenon, Smash et Success de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Blockbuster, Phenomenon, Smash et Success 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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