Cool MateBrilliant vs Exceptional vs Genius vs Outstanding vs Remarkable
Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.
Brilliant
Exceptional
Genius
Outstanding
Remarkable
| Brilliant | Exceptional | Genius | Outstanding | Remarkable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈbrɪliənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbrɪliənt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈsepʃənl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈsepʃənl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈdʒiːniəs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdʒiːniəs/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmɑːkəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/"]/ |
| Sens | Very bright or smart. | Very good or unusual; better than normal. | a very smart person | Very good or excellent. | Very special or unusual, worth noticing. |
| Exemple | That was a brilliant performance by the actor. | Her exceptional talent in mathematics earned her a scholarship to the university. | Albert Einstein is often called a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics. | She received an outstanding performance evaluation from her manager. | The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever. |
| Registre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre |
| Fréquence | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 2000 (courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 2000 (courant) |
| Niveau CEFR | A2 | C1 | B2 | B2 | B2 |
| Nature grammaticale | adjective | adjective | noun | adjective | adjective |
| Collocations | be, look, just, really, truly, at, be, look, just, really, truly, at, be, look, just, really, truly, at | be, remain, consider somebody/something, highly, pretty, really, nothing exceptional, something exceptional | great, pure, real, flash, spark, stroke, have, show, lie in something, of genius, genius for, great, natural, eccentric, great, pure, real, flash, spark, stroke, have, show, lie in something, of genius, genius for | be, consider something, particularly, really, truly, be, remain, leave something, still | be, seem, absolutely, just, most, for |
| Antonymes | dull, dim, stupid | ordinary, common, average | fool, simpleton | mediocre, ordinary, unremarkable | ordinary, unremarkable, mundane |
| Erreurs fréquentes | 'Brilliant' is often confused with 'good' – 'brilliant' conveys a much stronger positive meaning., Some learners use 'brilliant' as a verb instead of an adjective., Mixing it up with 'brilliance', which is a noun. | Confused with 'exceptional' vs 'exceptionable' — the latter means objectionable., Using 'exceptional' incorrectly as a verb., Mispronouncing the word, leading to misunderstanding. | Incorrectly used as a verb (e.g., saying 'to genius' instead of 'to produce genius'), Confusing with 'genius' and 'genius-like,' treating both as adjectives, Using 'genius' without an article (e.g., saying 'Genius is in the room' instead of 'A genius is in the room') | Used incorrectly as a noun., Confused with 'outstand' (verb)., 'Outstanding' used in a sarcastic context when it should be genuine. | Confused with 'remarkable' and 'notable', which have subtle differences in connotation., Using 'remarkable' in a negative context, which doesn't fit its positive meaning., Overusing it; it can sound exaggerated if used too frequently. |
| Notes d'usage | Use 'brilliant' to describe something very intelligent or something that shines brightly. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts but may sound overly grand in casual situations. | Use 'exceptional' to describe something that stands out positively. It’s appropriate in both professional and everyday contexts, but avoid using it too frequently to maintain its impact. | Used to describe someone with exceptional intellectual ability. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid when downplaying someone’s abilities or in sarcastic remarks. | Use 'outstanding' to describe something that is much better than average. It's appropriate in both professional and casual contexts, but be careful not to overuse it, as it can lose its impact. | Use 'remarkable' to describe something that is impressive, surprising, or extraordinary. It is neutral in tone, so it can be used in most contexts, including both spoken and written language. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler terms may suffice. |
Questions fréquentes : Brilliant vs Exceptional vs Genius vs Outstanding vs Remarkable
Quelle est la différence entre Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding et Remarkable ?
Brilliant: Very bright or smart. Exceptional: Very good or unusual; better than normal. Genius: a very smart person Outstanding: Very good or excellent. Remarkable: Very special or unusual, worth noticing.
Lequel est le plus avancé : Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding et Remarkable ?
Exceptional est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.
Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding et Remarkable sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?
Brilliant: A2, Exceptional: C1, Genius: B2, Outstanding: B2, Remarkable: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.
Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding et Remarkable ?
Brilliant: adjective, Exceptional: adjective, Genius: noun, Outstanding: adjective, Remarkable: adjective.
Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?
Brilliant: That was a brilliant performance by the actor. Exceptional: Her exceptional talent in mathematics earned her a scholarship to the university. Genius: Albert Einstein is often called a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics. Outstanding: She received an outstanding performance evaluation from her manager. Remarkable: The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever.
Puis-je utiliser Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding et Remarkable de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding et Remarkable 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.