Cool MateCite vs Quote
Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.
Cite
Top 2000 (courant)B2verb
Quote
Top 1000 (très courant)B1verb
Le plus courant: Quote
| Cite | Quote | |
|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 /["/saɪt/","/saɪts/","/ˈsaɪtɪd/","/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/saɪt/","/saɪts/","/ˈsaɪtɪd/","/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //kwəʊt//🇺🇸 //kwoʊt// |
| Sens | To mention something as proof or support. | To repeat someone else's words. |
| Exemple | In her essay, she wanted to cite several influential authors to support her argument. | She decided to **quote** the famous author in her essay. |
| Registre | Neutre | Neutre |
| Fréquence | Top 2000 (courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) |
| Niveau CEFR | B2 | B1 |
| Nature grammaticale | verb | verb |
| Collocations | above, already, earlier, as, above, already, earlier, as | quote a passage, quote someone, quote a source |
| Antonymes | ignore, disregard | misquote, ignore |
| Erreurs fréquentes | Confused with 'site' (a place) or 'sight' (vision)., Omitting the source details after citing., Using it in informal contexts where reference isn't needed. | Confusing 'quote' with 'quotation' (the noun form)., Using 'quote' without specifying the source., Incorrectly using 'quote' in passive voice. |
| Notes d'usage | Use 'cite' when referring to sources in academic or formal writing. Avoid it in casual conversation unless discussing specific references. It's common in research and legal contexts. | Used in academic, literary, and casual contexts. Avoid in informal speech unless referencing a well-known saying. |
Questions fréquentes : Cite vs Quote
Quelle est la différence entre Cite et Quote ?
Cite: To mention something as proof or support. Quote: To repeat someone else's words.
Lequel est le plus courant : Cite et Quote ?
Quote est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.
Cite et Quote sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?
Cite: B2, Quote: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.
Puis-je utiliser Cite et Quote de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Cite et Quote 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.