Breakthrough vs Discovery vs Innovation

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Breakthrough

Au-delà de 10 000 (moins courant)C1noun

Discovery

Top 2000 (courant)A2noun

Innovation

Top 1000 (très courant)B2noun
Le plus courant: Innovation
 BreakthroughDiscoveryInnovation
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈbreɪkθruː/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbreɪkθruː/"]/🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈskʌvəri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈskʌvəri/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/"]/
SensA big progress or discovery in something, especially in science or technology.Finding something new or learning something that was not known before.A new idea or method that helps improve something.
Exempleto **make/achieve a breakthrough**The discovery of the ancient ruins changed our understanding of history.The company is known for its commitment to innovation and creative solutions.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceAu-delà de 10 000 (moins courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRC1A2B2
Nature grammaticalenounnounnoun
Collocationsbig, crucial, great, be, represent, achieve, come, happen, breakthrough for, breakthrough in, the latest breakthroughbig, 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 discoveryconstant, continuous, successful, accelerate, encourage, facilitate, happen, occur, process, innovation in, great, important, major, come up with, introduce, design, occur, innovation in
Antonymessetback, failure, stalemateloss, concealmentstagnation, repetition
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'.Confused 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.Used as a verb instead of a noun., Confused with 'invention', which is specific to new creations., Mispronounced, especially the second syllable.
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.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.Commonly used in business and technology contexts. Appropriate in formal discussions about advancements, but may seem out of place in casual conversation.

Questions fréquentes : Breakthrough vs Discovery vs Innovation

Quelle est la différence entre Breakthrough, Discovery et Innovation ?

Breakthrough: A big progress or discovery in something, especially in science or technology. Discovery: Finding something new or learning something that was not known before. Innovation: A new idea or method that helps improve something.

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

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

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

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

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

Breakthrough: C1, Discovery: A2, Innovation: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

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

Breakthrough: noun, Discovery: noun, Innovation: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Breakthrough: to **make/achieve a breakthrough** Discovery: The discovery of the ancient ruins changed our understanding of history. Innovation: The company is known for its commitment to innovation and creative solutions.

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

Pas toujours. Breakthrough, Discovery et Innovation 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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