Caution vs Warning

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Caution

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun

Warning

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun
Le plus courant: Warning
 CautionWarning
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɔːʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɔːʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/"]/
SensBe careful.A message telling someone about a possible problem or danger.
ExempleCaution is advised when driving in heavy rain.The warning on the label advised against using the product around children.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRC1B1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsconsiderable, extra, extreme, exercise, take, use, with caution, err on the side of caution, the need for caution, sound a note of caution, formal, get off with, receive, give somebodydire, grim, ominous, give (somebody), issue, post, come, sound, label, notice, sign, in warning, without warning, warning about, let that/​this be a warning (to you), a word of warning, dire, grim, ominous, give (somebody), issue, post, come, sound, label, notice, sign, in warning, without warning, warning about, let that/​this be a warning (to you), a word of warning
Antonymescarelessness, recklessnesssafety, assurance, reassurance
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'cause' — learners may use 'caution' incorrectly as a reason., Using 'caution' as a verb — 'caution' is primarily a noun., Incorrectly spelling 'caution' as 'cautiont'.Confused with 'warn' — remember 'warning' is a noun., Using it in a context that doesn't involve danger or caution., Misplacing it in a sentence, leading to unclear meaning.
Notes d'usageUse 'caution' when advising someone to be careful. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but can sound slightly formal in casual conversations.Use 'warning' when you want to alert someone about something potentially harmful. It's suitable for both spoken and written communication, but avoid using it in overly casual settings.

Questions fréquentes : Caution vs Warning

Quelle est la différence entre Caution et Warning ?

Caution: Be careful. Warning: A message telling someone about a possible problem or danger.

Lequel est le plus courant : Caution et Warning ?

Warning est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Caution et Warning ?

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

Caution et Warning sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Caution: C1, Warning: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Caution et Warning ?

Caution: noun, Warning: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Caution: Caution is advised when driving in heavy rain. Warning: The warning on the label advised against using the product around children.

Puis-je utiliser Caution et Warning de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Caution et Warning 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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