Cable vs Link

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

Cable

Top 1000 (très courant)B2noun

Link

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun
 CableLink
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/lɪŋk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lɪŋk/"]/
SensA strong wire that carries electrical or communication signals.A connection between things.
ExempleI need to buy a new cable for my laptop charger.Please click on the link to visit the website.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRB2A2
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationselectric, telephone, overhead, length, lay, run, attach, go, run, connect something, get, have, install, television, TV, channelclose, tight, inextricable, have, build, create, connect something, exist, road, link across, link between, link in, close, tight, inextricable, have, build, create, connect something, exist, road, link across, link between, link in, audio, video, radio, have, establish, lose, via a/​the link, link to, link via, embedded, hypertext, Internet, have, add, build, lead to something, point to something, work, link to
Antonymesdisconnect, detachdisconnect, detach, divide
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'cable' with 'wire' — 'wire' is more general., Using 'cable' as a verb incorrectly in sentences., Assuming all cables are the same, not recognizing different types.Confused with 'link' as a noun and verb, forgetting to use the right form., Using 'link' when a stronger word like 'connect' is needed in formal writing., Overusing 'link' instead of 'connection' in context.
Notes d'usageUse 'cable' to refer to physical connections for electricity or data. Avoid using it in very formal contexts or when talking about wireless connections.Use 'link' in both formal and informal situations. In academic writing, it often refers to ideas or arguments connected logically. Avoid it in contexts requiring very precise language.

Questions fréquentes : Cable vs Link

Quelle est la différence entre Cable et Link ?

Cable: A strong wire that carries electrical or communication signals. Link: A connection between things.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Cable et Link ?

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

Cable et Link sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Cable: B2, Link: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Cable et Link ?

Cable: noun, Link: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Cable: I need to buy a new cable for my laptop charger. Link: Please click on the link to visit the website.

Puis-je utiliser Cable et Link de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Cable et Link 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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