Breakthrough vs Development vs Discovery

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Breakthrough

Au-delà de 10 000 (moins courant)C1noun

Development

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun

Discovery

Top 2000 (courant)A2noun
Le plus courant: Development
 BreakthroughDevelopmentDiscovery
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈbreɪkθruː/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbreɪkθruː/"]/🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈveləpmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈveləpmənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈskʌvəri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈskʌvəri/"]/
SensA big progress or discovery in something, especially in science or technology.The process of growing or improving something.Finding something new or learning something that was not known before.
Exempleto **make/achieve a breakthrough**The development of new technology has changed how we communicate.The discovery of the ancient ruins changed our understanding of history.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceAu-delà de 10 000 (moins courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRC1B1A2
Nature grammaticalenounnounnoun
Collocationsbig, crucial, great, be, represent, achieve, come, happen, breakthrough for, breakthrough in, the latest breakthroughfull, gradual, rapid, aid, allow, assist, occur, take place, continue, initiative, plan, programme/​program, during development, in development, under development, research and development, a stage in the development of something, a stage of development, exciting, important, major, occur, take place, unfold, development in, exciting, important, major, occur, take place, unfold, development in, housing, residential, businessbig, great, important, make, lead to, await, discovery by, discovery of, a process of discovery, a journey of discovery, a voyage of discovery, big, great, important, make, lead to, await, discovery by, discovery of, a process of discovery, a journey of discovery, a voyage of discovery
Antonymessetback, failure, stalematedecline, regression, stagnationloss, concealment
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing with 'break down', which means to stop working., Using 'breakthroughs' incorrectly for small changes rather than significant discoveries., Mispronouncing as 'break-thru' instead of 'break-through'.Confusing 'development' with 'developing', Using 'development's' without a clear noun following it, Confusing it with 'improvement' in contexts where 'development' is specificConfused with 'discovery' as a verb — remember it's a noun., Using in past tense incorrectly — 'discovered' is the verb form., Mixing up 'discovery' with 'invention' — they are not the same.
Notes d'usageUsed in both formal and informal contexts, often in discussions about scientific discoveries or major accomplishments. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing significant achievements.Used in both formal and informal contexts, often in business, education, and personal growth discussions. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant.Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Works well in academic and everyday contexts. Avoid in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'find' might be preferred.

Questions fréquentes : Breakthrough vs Development vs Discovery

Quelle est la différence entre Breakthrough, Development et Discovery ?

Breakthrough: A big progress or discovery in something, especially in science or technology. Development: The process of growing or improving something. Discovery: Finding something new or learning something that was not known before.

Lequel est le plus courant : Breakthrough, Development et Discovery ?

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

Lequel est le plus avancé : Breakthrough, Development et Discovery ?

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

Breakthrough, Development et Discovery sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Breakthrough: C1, Development: B1, Discovery: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Breakthrough, Development et Discovery ?

Breakthrough: noun, Development: noun, Discovery: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Breakthrough: to **make/achieve a breakthrough** Development: The development of new technology has changed how we communicate. Discovery: The discovery of the ancient ruins changed our understanding of history.

Puis-je utiliser Breakthrough, Development et Discovery de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Breakthrough, Development et Discovery 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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