Buddy vs Companion vs Mate

Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.

Buddy

FamilierTop 2000 (courant)C1noun

Companion

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun

Mate

FamilierTop 2000 (courant)B2noun
Le plus formel: Companion
 BuddyCompanionMate
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈbʌdi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbʌdi/"]/🇬🇧 /["/kəmˈpænjən/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəmˈpænjən/"]/🇬🇧 /["/meɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/meɪt/"]/
SensA friend or someone you like spending time with.A friend or someone you spend time with.A friend or companion.
Exemplean old college buddy of mineShe brought her trusty companion on the hiking trip to explore the mountains together.He's my best mate from university.
RegistreFamilierNeutreFamilier
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRC1C1B2
Nature grammaticalenounnounnoun
Collocationsbuddy system, best buddy, buddy upagreeable, boon, charming, animal, companion for, companion to, agreeable, boon, charming, animal, companion for, companion tobest, good, have, potential, prospective, ideal, attract, find, choose
Antonymesenemy, rivalenemy, rival, lonerenemy, rival
Erreurs fréquentesUsing 'buddy' when referring to someone older or in a position of authority., Confusing 'buddy' with 'pal' or 'mate' in different English-speaking regions., Overusing 'buddy' in formal emails or communications.Using 'companion' to refer to a business associate instead of a personal friend., Confusing 'companion' with 'partner' in all contexts., Using 'companions' inappropriately in singular contexts.Confused with 'mate' as a verb – remember it's mostly a noun., Overusing it in formal situations., Misunderstanding its regional use; not common in all English-speaking countries.
Notes d'usageCommonly used among friends. Not suitable for formal settings or when addressing someone in a professional context.Commonly used for pets, friends, or people who accompany you. Not often used in a formal context. Avoid using it to refer to someone you don't have a close relationship with.Used mainly in casual conversations, especially in British English or Australian English. It may be less appropriate in formal settings. Avoid using with strangers in professional contexts.

Questions fréquentes : Buddy vs Companion vs Mate

Quelle est la différence entre Buddy, Companion et Mate ?

Buddy: A friend or someone you like spending time with. Companion: A friend or someone you spend time with. Mate: A friend or companion.

Lequel est le plus formel : Buddy, Companion et Mate ?

Companion est le plus formel de tous.

Buddy, Companion et Mate sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Buddy: C1, Companion: C1, Mate: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Buddy, Companion et Mate ?

Buddy: noun, Companion: noun, Mate: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Buddy: an old college buddy of mine Companion: She brought her trusty companion on the hiking trip to explore the mountains together. Mate: He's my best mate from university.

Puis-je utiliser Buddy, Companion et Mate de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Buddy, Companion et Mate 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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