Cool MateCable vs Wire
Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.
Cable
Top 1000 (très courant)B2noun
Wire
Top 1000 (très courant)B2noun
| Cable | Wire | |
|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪbl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈwaɪə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈwaɪər/"]/ |
| Sens | A strong wire that carries electrical or communication signals. | A thin, flexible piece of metal. |
| Exemple | I need to buy a new cable for my laptop charger. | The electrician used a wire to connect the lights. |
| Registre | Neutre | Neutre |
| Fréquence | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) |
| Niveau CEFR | B2 | B2 |
| Nature grammaticale | noun | noun |
| Collocations | electric, telephone, overhead, length, lay, run, attach, go, run, connect something, get, have, install, television, TV, channel | taut, loose, fine, length, piece, strand, cut, bend, twist, mesh, netting, basket, behind a/the wire, under a/the wire, electric, electrical, electricity, attach, connect, disconnect, go, lead, run, along a/the wire, down a/the wire, a tangle of wires |
| Antonymes | disconnect, detach | string, cord |
| Erreurs fréquentes | Confusing '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 'wired' which means connected electronically., Used as a verb without proper context (e.g. saying 'I wire' instead of 'I wire it'). |
| Notes d'usage | Use 'cable' to refer to physical connections for electricity or data. Avoid using it in very formal contexts or when talking about wireless connections. | Used to refer to electrical wires or wires used in crafts. In informal settings, it can also refer to stealing (e.g. 'to wire money'). Avoid using in formal contexts when discussing abstract ideas. |
Questions fréquentes : Cable vs Wire
Quelle est la différence entre Cable et Wire ?
Cable: A strong wire that carries electrical or communication signals. Wire: A thin, flexible piece of metal.
Cable et Wire sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?
Cable: B2, Wire: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.
Puis-je utiliser Cable et Wire de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Cable et Wire 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.