Box vs Package

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Box

Bloc à haute fréquenceA1noun

Package

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun
 BoxPackage
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/bɒks/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bɑːks/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈpækɪdʒ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpækɪdʒ/"]/
SensA container with flat sides, usually made of cardboard or wood.A bundle of things wrapped together.
ExempleI received a large box from my friend.I received a package in the mail today.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceBloc à haute fréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRA1B1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsrectangular, square, upturned, pile, stack, fill, pack, pack something in, be filled with something, be full of something, contain something, in a/​the box, inside a/​the box, into a/​the box, the lid of a box, rectangular, square, upturned, pile, stack, fill, pack, pack something in, be filled with something, be full of something, contain something, in a/​the box, inside a/​the box, into a/​the box, the lid of a box, appropriate, relevant, dialog, check, fill in, mark, in a/​the box, into a/​the box, tick all the boxes, soundproof, call, phone, in a/​the box, into a/​the box, soundproof, call, phone, in a/​the box, into a/​the boxbig, bulky, compact, open, unwrap, wrap, contain, arrive, in a/​the package, package of, big, bulky, compact, open, unwrap, wrap, contain, arrive, in a/​the package, package of, basic, complete, comprehensive, offer, produce, provide, consist of something, contain something, include something, holiday, tour, deal, in a/​the package, under a/​the package, package of, part of a package, software, integrated, application, download, install, use
Antonymesbag, sackunpackage, release
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'crate' – a larger, sturdier container., Using 'box' as a verb without context – 'to box' means to package or fight, which can confuse listeners.'Package' confused with 'packet' in contexts of small amounts., Using 'packaging' when referring to the actual bundle rather than the contents., Mispronouncing 'package' as 'pack-age' instead of 'pack-ij'...
Notes d'usageUse 'box' in both spoken and written English. It's appropriate for casual and formal contexts, like shipping items or storing goods. Avoid using it in abstract or metaphorical senses unless specified.Use 'package' when referring to physical items wrapped for delivery. In informal contexts, it can refer to software packages too. Avoid using it for abstract concepts.

Questions fréquentes : Box vs Package

Quelle est la différence entre Box et Package ?

Box: A container with flat sides, usually made of cardboard or wood. Package: A bundle of things wrapped together.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Box et Package ?

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

Box et Package sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Box: A1, Package: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Box et Package ?

Box: noun, Package: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Box: I received a large box from my friend. Package: I received a package in the mail today.

Puis-je utiliser Box et Package de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Box et Package 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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