Clause vs Phrase

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Clause

Top 2000 (courant)B1noun

Phrase

Top 2000 (courant)A1noun
 ClausePhrase
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/klɔːz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/klɔːz/"]/🇬🇧 /["/freɪz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/freɪz/"]/
SensA group of words with a subject and a verb that is part of a sentence.A group of words that have a meaning together.
ExempleIn legal terms, a clause is a distinct provision in a contract.Can you teach me this phrase in French?
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB1A1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsmain, subordinate, conditional, in a/​the clause, confidentiality, indemnity, penalty, contain, have, add, in a/​the clause, under a/​the clause, clause oncolloquial, idiomatic, key, employ, turn, use, book, in a/​the phrase, a choice of phrase, a turn of phrase, colloquial, idiomatic, key, employ, turn, use, book, in a/​the phrase, a choice of phrase, a turn of phrase
Antonymesindependent clausesingle word, term, word
Erreurs fréquentesConfused 'clause' with 'clause of action'., Using 'clause' as a verb instead of a noun., Not recognizing dependent vs independent clauses.Confusing 'phrase' with 'sentence' which is a complete thought., Using 'phrase' to refer to a single word., Not understanding that phrases can vary in length.
Notes d'usageUsually used in academic, legal, or formal writing. Be careful not to confuse it with 'phrase,' which does not have both a subject and a verb.Use 'phrase' to describe specific groups of words, often in the context of language and communication. Avoid using it in highly formal writing where a more precise term might be expected.

Questions fréquentes : Clause vs Phrase

Quelle est la différence entre Clause et Phrase ?

Clause: A group of words with a subject and a verb that is part of a sentence. Phrase: A group of words that have a meaning together.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Clause et Phrase ?

Clause est le niveau le plus élevé, à B1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Clause et Phrase sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Clause: B1, Phrase: A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Clause et Phrase ?

Clause: noun, Phrase: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Clause: In legal terms, a clause is a distinct provision in a contract. Phrase: Can you teach me this phrase in French?

Puis-je utiliser Clause et Phrase de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Clause et Phrase 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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