Brilliant vs Remarkable

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Brilliant

Top 1000 (très courant)A2adjective

Remarkable

Top 2000 (courant)B2adjective
Le plus courant: Brilliant
 BrilliantRemarkable
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈbrɪliənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbrɪliənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmɑːkəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/"]/
SensVery bright or smart.Very special or unusual, worth noticing.
ExempleThat was a brilliant performance by the actor.The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRA2B2
Nature grammaticaleadjectiveadjective
Collocationsbe, look, just, really, truly, at, be, look, just, really, truly, at, be, look, just, really, truly, atbe, seem, absolutely, just, most, for
Antonymesdull, dim, stupidordinary, 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 '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'usageUse '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 '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 Remarkable

Quelle est la différence entre Brilliant et Remarkable ?

Brilliant: Very bright or smart. Remarkable: Very special or unusual, worth noticing.

Lequel est le plus courant : Brilliant et Remarkable ?

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

Lequel est le plus avancé : Brilliant et Remarkable ?

Remarkable est le niveau le plus élevé, à B2, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Brilliant et Remarkable sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Brilliant: A2, Remarkable: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Brilliant et Remarkable ?

Brilliant: adjective, Remarkable: adjective.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Brilliant: That was a brilliant performance by the actor. Remarkable: The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever.

Puis-je utiliser Brilliant et Remarkable de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Brilliant 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.

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