Catalog vs Index

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Catalog

Top 2000 (courant)B1

Index

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun
 CatalogIndex
Prononciation🇬🇧 //ˈkæt.əl.ɒɡ//🇺🇸 //ˈkæt.əl.ɒg//🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪndeks/","/ˈɪndɪsiːz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪndeks/","/ˈɪndɪsiːz/"]/
SensA list of items, usually in a book or online.A list of items, usually showing where to find them.
ExempleThe library has a new catalog of available books.The book's index helps you find specific topics quickly.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB1B2
Nature grammaticalenoun
Collocationsonline catalog, product catalog, library catalog, catalog entry, catalog itemcomplete, comprehensive, detailed, appear in, be in, consult, give something, list something, card, in a/​the index, index to, good, reliable, sensitive, have, use (something as), compile, add something, gain something, increase, in an/​the index, on an/​the index, a drop in an index, a fall in an index, changes in an index, good, reliable, sensitive, have, use (something as), compile, add something, gain something, increase, in an/​the index, on an/​the index, a drop in an index, a fall in an index, changes in an index
Antonymesdisarray, chaos, randomnessdisorder, chaos
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.Using 'index' as a verb incorrectly., Confusing 'index' with 'inventory'., Not using 'index' for multiple items.
Notes d'usageUsed when referring to organized lists of items, products, or works. Avoid in very casual conversations.Use 'index' when discussing organization or reference materials. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler words like 'list' would suffice.

Questions fréquentes : Catalog vs Index

Quelle est la différence entre Catalog et Index ?

Catalog: A list of items, usually in a book or online. Index: A list of items, usually showing where to find them.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Catalog et Index ?

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

Catalog et Index sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Catalog: B1, Index: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Catalog: The library has a new catalog of available books. Index: The book's index helps you find specific topics quickly.

Puis-je utiliser Catalog et Index de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Catalog et Index 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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