Command vs Imperative

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Command

Top 1000 (très courant) B2 noun

Imperative

Formel Top 5000 (assez courant)

Le plus formel: Imperative Le plus courant: Command

	Command	Imperative
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmɑːnd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmænd/"]/	🇬🇧 //ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv// 🇺🇸 //ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv//
Sens	Un ordre de faire quelque chose. An order to do something.	A command or instruction.
Exemple	Her ability to command attention in the classroom is impressive.	Please sit down is an example of an imperative.
Registre	Neutre	Formel
Fréquence	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 5000 (assez courant)
Niveau CEFR	B2	-
Nature grammaticale	noun
Collocations	basic, simple, carry out, obey, disobey, at somebody’s command, your wish is my command, spoken, verbal, voice, enter, type, use, line, prompt, complete, full, total, have, assume, take, centre/​center, chair, deck, in command, in command of, under somebody’s command, the chain of command, the line of command, excellent, fluent, good, have, demonstrate, show, at your command, command of	imperative sentence, strong imperative, imperative form
Antonymes	submission, compliance, inaction	optional, discretionary
Erreurs fréquentes	'Command' is confused with 'demand' but is less aggressive., Learners often use 'command' without an object, forgetting it typically requires one., Mispronouncing 'command' as 'comand'.	Confuse with 'imperative mood', which specifically refers to command structures in grammar., Use 'imperative' as a noun when it's often an adjective in context., Omit context when discussing 'imperative', leading to ambiguity.
Notes d'usage	Utilisez 'command' pour donner des instructions directes, surtout dans des contextes formels comme l'armée ou l'autorité. Évitez dans les conversations informelles où 'demander' ou 'requérir' pourrait être plus approprié. Use 'command' when giving direct instructions, especially in formal contexts like military or authority. Avoid in casual conversations where 'ask' or 'request' might be more appropriate.	Use 'imperative' in formal writing about grammar or when giving strong commands. Avoid in casual conversations.

Vois-le dans de vrais extraits

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

None but the King of Gondor may command me.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

...your command of Easy Company has been exemplary.

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

When I took command of the watch, you were stray mongrels,

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

None but the King of Gondor may command me.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

...your command of Easy Company has been exemplary.

Command

- I know this is hard, but it's imperative-- - Not now, Uncle Peter.

Imperative

Questions fréquentes : Command vs Imperative

Quelle est la différence entre Command et Imperative ?

Command: An order to do something. Imperative: A command or instruction.

Lequel est le plus formel : Command et Imperative ?

Imperative est le plus formel de tous.

Lequel est le plus courant : Command et Imperative ?

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

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Command: Her ability to command attention in the classroom is impressive. Imperative: Please sit down is an example of an imperative.

Puis-je utiliser Command et Imperative de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Command et Imperative 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.