Bullshit vs Crap vs Nonsense vs Rubbish

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

Bullshit

FamilierTop 2000 (courant)

Crap

ArgotTop 2000 (courant)

Nonsense

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun

Rubbish

FamilierTop 2000 (courant)A2noun
Le plus formel: Nonsense
 BullshitCrapNonsenseRubbish
Prononciation🇬🇧 //ˈbʊlʃɪt//🇺🇸 //ˈbʊlʃɪt//🇬🇧 //kræp//🇺🇸 //kræp//🇬🇧 /["/ˈnɒnsns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnɑːnsens//ˈnɑːnsns/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈrʌbɪʃ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈrʌbɪʃ/"]/
SensDes bêtises ou quelque chose de faux.Nonsense or something untrue.Des trucs nuls ou sans valeurbad or worthless stuffDes mots ou des idées qui n'ont pas de sens.Words or ideas that don't make sense.Quelque chose qui ne vaut rien ou qui est de mauvaise qualité.Something that is worthless or of poor quality.
ExempleI can't believe you fell for that bullshit.This movie is total crap.The statement he made was complete nonsense and had no basis in reality.He threw the rubbish in the bin.
RegistreFamilierArgotNeutreFamilier
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFR--C1A2
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationscall bullshit, talk bullshit, feed bullshittotal crap, talk crap, load of crap, crap out, think it's crapabsolute, arrant, complete, spout, talk, put up with, nonsense about, a load of nonsense, a lot of nonsense, make a nonsense of something, absolute, arrant, complete, spout, talk, put up with, nonsense about, a load of nonsense, a lot of nonsense, make a nonsense of something, absolute, arrant, complete, spout, talk, put up with, nonsense about, a load of nonsense, a lot of nonsense, make a nonsense of somethingdomestic, household, garden, bag, pile, tons, put out, collect, remove, decay, rot, bag, bin, skip, absolute, complete, total, talk, rubbish about, a load of rubbish, what rubbish!, absolute, complete, total, talk, rubbish about, a load of rubbish, what rubbish!
Antonymestruth, facttreasure, delight, goodnesssense, reason, logictreasure, valuable, quality
Erreurs fréquentesUsing it in formal writing or speech., Confusing with 'bull' or 'shit' as separate terms.Confused with 'crap' vs 'crap out' meaning to fail or stop working., Misused as a formal term; it's very informal., Often used too frequently; should be used sparingly in speech.'Nonsensical' is sometimes confused with 'nonessential' (they mean different things)., Some learners forget to use 'nonsense' as a noun (e.g., saying 'that's nonsense' instead of 'that is nonsensical')., Confusing 'nonsense' with 'gibberish' (which refers to incomprehensible speech).Using 'rubbish' in a formal context., Confusing 'rubbish' with 'trash', thinking they are interchangeable in all dialects., Using 'rubbish' only to refer to physical waste, rather than ideas or opinions.
Notes d'usageUtilisé principalement dans le langage courant. À éviter dans les contextes formels ou avec des personnes qui pourraient le trouver offensant.Used primarily in casual speech. Avoid in formal settings or around people who might find it offensive.Utilisé de manière informelle pour exprimer sa déception ou pour décrire une mauvaise qualité. À éviter dans des contextes formels ou professionnels.Used informally to express disappointment or to describe poor quality. Avoid in formal or professional settings.Utilisez 'nonsense' pour décrire quelque chose de stupide ou d'illogique. C'est adapté aux contextes décontractés et sérieux, mais peut sembler dur si vous vous adressez directement à l'opinion de quelqu'un.Use 'nonsense' to describe something silly or illogical. It's suitable for both casual and serious contexts, but can sound harsh if addressing someone's opinion directly.Utilise 'n'importe quoi' dans une conversation courante pour exprimer ton dédain pour quelque chose. Ça peut paraître décontracté ou méprisant, donc ce n'est peut-être pas adapté aux situations formelles.Use 'rubbish' in everyday conversation when expressing dislike for something. It can sound casual or dismissive, so it may not be suitable for formal situations.

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Questions fréquentes : Bullshit vs Crap vs Nonsense vs Rubbish

Quelle est la différence entre Bullshit, Crap, Nonsense et Rubbish ?

Bullshit: Nonsense or something untrue. Crap: bad or worthless stuff Nonsense: Words or ideas that don't make sense. Rubbish: Something that is worthless or of poor quality.

Lequel est le plus formel : Bullshit, Crap, Nonsense et Rubbish ?

Nonsense est le plus formel de tous.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Bullshit, Crap, Nonsense et Rubbish ?

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

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Bullshit: I can't believe you fell for that bullshit. Crap: This movie is total crap. Nonsense: The statement he made was complete nonsense and had no basis in reality. Rubbish: He threw the rubbish in the bin.

Puis-je utiliser Bullshit, Crap, Nonsense et Rubbish de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Bullshit, Crap, Nonsense et Rubbish 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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