Chain vs Link vs Rope

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Chain

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun

Link

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun

Rope

Top 2000 (courant)B1noun
 ChainLinkRope
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/tʃeɪn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃeɪn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/lɪŋk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lɪŋk/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rəʊp/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rəʊp/"]/
SensA series of connected links, usually made of metal.A connection between things.A strong, thick string made of many threads twisted together.
ExempleShe wore a beautiful silver chain around her neck.Please click on the link to visit the website.He used a rope to tie the boxes together.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB1A2B1
Nature grammaticalenounnounnoun
Collocationsheavy, thin, gold, length, pull, pull at, yank, clank, mail, in chains, off somebody’s/​the chain, on a/​the chain, a chain of office, a chain on the door, a link in the chain, long, complex, unbroken, break, reaction, letter, a chain of command, a chain of events, big, large, major, store, chain of, part of a chainclose, tight, inextricable, have, build, create, connect something, exist, road, link across, link between, link in, close, tight, inextricable, have, build, create, connect something, exist, road, link across, link between, link in, audio, video, radio, have, establish, lose, via a/​the link, link to, link via, embedded, hypertext, Internet, have, add, build, lead to something, point to something, work, link tostrong, guy, mooring, length, piece, coil, knot, tie (something together with), untie
Antonymesbreak, disengage, disconnectdisconnect, detach, dividerelease, unbind
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'chain' with 'train' when spoken quickly., Using 'chain' to describe a single link instead of multiple., Mispronouncing 'chain' as if it has two syllables.Confused with 'link' as a noun and verb, forgetting to use the right form., Using 'link' when a stronger word like 'connect' is needed in formal writing., Overusing 'link' instead of 'connection' in context.Confused with 'string'; 'rope' is much thicker., Incorrectly using 'ropes' when referring to a single rope., Using 'rope' as a verb when it is only a noun.
Notes d'usageUsed in many contexts, from literal chains in machinery to figurative expressions like 'chain of events.' Avoid casual contexts where it might sound too severe.Use 'link' in both formal and informal situations. In academic writing, it often refers to ideas or arguments connected logically. Avoid it in contexts requiring very precise language.Use 'rope' when talking about tying things securely. It's appropriate in most contexts, like construction or sports. Avoid it in very formal writing.

Questions fréquentes : Chain vs Link vs Rope

Quelle est la différence entre Chain, Link et Rope ?

Chain: A series of connected links, usually made of metal. Link: A connection between things. Rope: A strong, thick string made of many threads twisted together.

Chain, Link et Rope sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Chain: B1, Link: A2, Rope: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Chain, Link et Rope ?

Chain: noun, Link: noun, Rope: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Chain: She wore a beautiful silver chain around her neck. Link: Please click on the link to visit the website. Rope: He used a rope to tie the boxes together.

Puis-je utiliser Chain, Link et Rope de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Chain, Link et Rope 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.