Cool MateBrilliant vs Exceptional vs Genius vs Outstanding vs Wonderful
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Brilliant
Top 1000 (très courant)A2adjective
Exceptional
Top 2000 (courant)C1adjective
Genius
Top 1000 (très courant)B2noun
Outstanding
Top 1000 (très courant)B2adjective
Wonderful
Top 1000 (très courant)A1adjective
| Brilliant | Exceptional | Genius | Outstanding | Wonderful | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈbrɪliənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbrɪliənt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈsepʃənl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈsepʃənl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈdʒiːniəs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdʒiːniəs/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈwʌndəfl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈwʌndərfl/"]/ |
| Sens | Très brillant ou très intelligent.Very bright or smart. | Très bon ou inhabituel ; mieux que la normale.Very good or unusual; better than normal. | une personne très intelligentea very smart person | Très bon ou excellent.Very good or excellent. | Très bien ou super ; quelque chose qui te rend heureux.Very good or great; something that makes you feel happy. |
| 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 view from the top of the mountain was wonderful. |
| Registre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre |
| Fréquence | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 2000 (courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) |
| Niveau CEFR | A2 | C1 | B2 | B2 | A1 |
| 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, feel, look, most, really, absolutely, strange and wonderful, weird and wonderful |
| Antonymes | dull, dim, stupid | ordinary, common, average | fool, simpleton | mediocre, ordinary, unremarkable | terrible, awful, bad |
| 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. | Using 'wonderful' too often; it can sound repetitive., Mixing up with 'wonderfull' which is incorrect., Confusing 'wonderful' with 'wonder' which has a different meaning. |
| Notes d'usage | On utilise 'brillant' pour décrire quelque chose de très intelligent ou quelque chose qui brille beaucoup. C'est adapté aux contextes formels et informels, mais ça peut sonner un peu trop pompeux dans des situations décontractées.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. | Utilisez 'exceptionnel' pour décrire quelque chose qui sort du lot positivement. C'est approprié dans des contextes professionnels comme quotidiens, mais évitez de l'utiliser trop souvent pour garder son impact.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. | Utilisé pour décrire une personne dotée de capacités intellectuelles exceptionnelles. Convient dans des contextes informels et formels. À éviter pour minimiser les capacités de quelqu'un ou dans des remarques sarcastiques.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. | Utilisez 'exceptionnel' pour décrire quelque chose qui est bien meilleur que la moyenne. C'est approprié dans des contextes professionnels et informels, mais attention à ne pas en abuser, car cela pourrait perdre de son impact.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. | Utilise 'wonderful' pour décrire des expériences, des événements ou des choses qui apportent de la joie. C'est approprié à l'oral comme à l'écrit, mais évite de l'utiliser dans des contextes trop familiers.Use 'wonderful' to describe experiences, events, or things that bring joy. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but avoid using it in overly casual contexts. |
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Questions fréquentes : Brilliant vs Exceptional vs Genius vs Outstanding vs Wonderful
Quelle est la différence entre Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding et Wonderful ?
Brilliant: Very bright or smart. Exceptional: Very good or unusual; better than normal. Genius: a very smart person Outstanding: Very good or excellent. Wonderful: Very good or great; something that makes you feel happy.
Lequel est le plus avancé : Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding et Wonderful ?
Exceptional est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.
Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding et Wonderful sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?
Brilliant: A2, Exceptional: C1, Genius: B2, Outstanding: B2, Wonderful: A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.
Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding et Wonderful ?
Brilliant: adjective, Exceptional: adjective, Genius: noun, Outstanding: adjective, Wonderful: 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. Wonderful: The view from the top of the mountain was wonderful.
Puis-je utiliser Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding et Wonderful de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding et Wonderful 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.