Causes vs Sources

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Causes

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Sources

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Prononciation🇬🇧 //ˈkɔːzɪz//🇺🇸 //ˈkɔːzɪz//🇬🇧 //ˈsɔːsɪz//🇺🇸 //ˈsɔrsɪz//
SensThings that make something happen.Places or things that provide information or material.
ExempleSmoking causes many health problems.The journalist checked several **sources** before publishing the news article.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 5000 (assez courant)Top 5000 (assez courant)
Collocationscause for concern, cause of action, causes of death, common causes, underlying causesinformation sources, primary sources, data sources, reliable sources, research sources
Antonymeseffects, resultsdestinations, endpoints
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'causes' with 'effects' - remember, causes are the reasons for something happening., Using 'causes' as a singular noun instead of its plural form when referring to multiple reasons.Confused with 'resources'; 'sources' refer to origins, while 'resources' refer to available materials., Using it as a singular noun; 'sources' is typically plural.
Notes d'usageUse 'causes' to describe the reason behind something happening. It's appropriate in both written and spoken contexts, especially in discussions about science or social issues.Use 'sources' when referring to origins of information, data, or materials. It's less common to use it informally, and may not be suitable for casual conversations about everyday topics.

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Questions fréquentes : Causes vs Sources

Quelle est la différence entre Causes et Sources ?

Causes: Things that make something happen. Sources: Places or things that provide information or material.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Causes: Smoking causes many health problems. Sources: The journalist checked several **sources** before publishing the news article.

Puis-je utiliser Causes et Sources de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Causes et Sources 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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