Cool MateCause vs Motive
Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.
Cause
Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun
Motive
Top 1000 (très courant)C1noun
| Cause | Motive | |
|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kɔːz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kɔːz/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/ |
| Sens | The reason something happens. | The reason someone does something. |
| Exemple | The cause of the accident was a flat tire. | The detective was trying to find the motive behind the crime. |
| Registre | Neutre | Neutre |
| Fréquence | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) |
| Niveau CEFR | A2 | C1 |
| Nature grammaticale | noun | noun |
| Collocations | real, root, true, determine, discover, find, be, lie in something, remain, cause of, cause and effect, the cause of death, due to natural causes, good, great, real, have, find, give (somebody), cause for, cause for concern, with good cause, without good cause, deserving, good, just, advance, champion, embrace, for the cause of, in the cause of, in a/the cause, (all) for a good cause, (all) in a good cause | hidden, ulterior, good, be inspired by, have, establish, drive somebody/something, motive in, motive behind, motive for, a variety of motives |
| Antonymes | effect, result | apathy, indifference |
| Erreurs fréquentes | Confusing 'cause' with 'because' in sentences., Using 'caused' incorrectly when the present form 'cause' is needed., Incorrectly using 'cause' as a noun instead of a verb. | Confused with 'motive' vs 'motif' (artistic theme), Using 'motive' for general causes instead of specific reasons, Incorrectly pluralizing as 'motives' when referring to a singular reason |
| Notes d'usage | Use 'cause' in standard writing and conversation. In formal contexts, you might use 'cause' less frequently, opting for 'cause' instead. Avoid using it in very casual or children's language. | Used in both formal and informal settings. Common in discussions about reasons behind actions, but avoid in casual conversations unless discussing motivations seriously. |
Questions fréquentes : Cause vs Motive
Quelle est la différence entre Cause et Motive ?
Cause: The reason something happens. Motive: The reason someone does something.
Lequel est le plus avancé : Cause et Motive ?
Motive est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.
Cause et Motive sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?
Cause: A2, Motive: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.
Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Cause et Motive ?
Cause: noun, Motive: noun.
Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?
Cause: The cause of the accident was a flat tire. Motive: The detective was trying to find the motive behind the crime.
Puis-je utiliser Cause et Motive de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Cause et Motive 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.