Catalog vs Directory vs Inventory

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

Catalog

Top 2000 (courant)B1

Directory

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun

Inventory

Top 5000 (assez courant)B1noun
 CatalogDirectoryInventory
Prononciation🇬🇧 //ˈkæt.əl.ɒɡ//🇺🇸 //ˈkæt.əl.ɒg//🇬🇧 /["/dəˈrektəri//daɪˈrektəri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dəˈrektəri//daɪˈrektəri/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪnvəntri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪnvəntɔːri/"]/
SensA list of items, usually in a book or online.A list or collection of information about things, like names, addresses, or files.A list of items that a person or business has.
ExempleThe library has a new catalog of available books.The directory on the computer contains all the files related to the project.The store's inventory includes over 1,000 different products.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 5000 (assez courant)
Niveau CEFRB1C1B1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsonline catalog, product catalog, library catalog, catalog entry, catalog itembusiness, telephone, trade, check, consult, compile, in a/​the directory, directory of, business, telephone, trade, check, consult, compile, in a/​the directory, directory ofcomplete, comprehensive, detailed, compile, complete, conduct, list something, in an/​the inventory, on an/​the inventory, excess, surplus, unsold, stock, replenish, liquidate, control, management
Antonymesdisarray, chaos, randomnessfile, documentdepletion, lack, shortage
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing with 'catalogue' which is the British spelling., Using 'catalog' as a verb incorrectly, instead of the noun form., Mistaking it for 'inventory' which can imply a detailed list of stock.Mixing it up with 'directory' vs 'directly'., Using 'direct' instead of 'directory' when referring to a list., Confusing the spelling with 'directrey'.Confused with 'invent' or 'invention'., Using it as a verb incorrectly., Saying 'inventories' when referring to a single list.
Notes d'usageUsed when referring to organized lists of items, products, or works. Avoid in very casual conversations.Used in contexts like business, computers, and phone listings. It is appropriate when talking about organization systems but may sound overly formal in casual conversations.Commonly used in business contexts to discuss supplies or stock. Not usually used in casual conversation.

Questions fréquentes : Catalog vs Directory vs Inventory

Quelle est la différence entre Catalog, Directory et Inventory ?

Catalog: A list of items, usually in a book or online. Directory: A list or collection of information about things, like names, addresses, or files. Inventory: A list of items that a person or business has.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Catalog, Directory et Inventory ?

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

Catalog, Directory et Inventory sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Catalog: B1, Directory: C1, Inventory: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Catalog: The library has a new catalog of available books. Directory: The directory on the computer contains all the files related to the project. Inventory: The store's inventory includes over 1,000 different products.

Puis-je utiliser Catalog, Directory et Inventory de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Catalog, Directory et Inventory 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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