Competence vs Expertise vs Skill

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Competence

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun

Expertise

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun

Skill

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun
Le plus courant: Skill
 CompetenceExpertiseSkill
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtəns/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌekspɜːˈtiːz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌekspɜːrˈtiːz/"]/🇬🇧 /["/skɪl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skɪl/"]/
Sensthe ability to do something wellA high level of skill or knowledge in a particular area.The ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice.
ExempleHer competence in multiple languages impresses her colleagues.She gained expertise in data analysis after several years of working in the field.He has a skill for painting that impresses everyone.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRC1B2A1
Nature grammaticalenounnounnoun
Collocationsgreat, basic, academic, have, demonstrate, display, beyond somebody’s competence, within somebody’s competence, competence as, a level of competence, a standard of competence, formal, exclusive, have, outside somebody/​something’s competence, within somebody/​something’s competence, an area of competenceconsiderable, extensive, great, degree, level, have, lack, need, be available, expertise in, expertise on, an area of expertise, a field of expertise, a range of expertiseconsiderable, consummate, extraordinary, range, set, have, possess, combine, level, set, acquisition, with skill, skill as, skill at, a degree of skill, a level of skill, a lack of skill, considerable, consummate, extraordinary, range, set, have, possess, combine, level, set, acquisition, with skill, skill as, skill at, a degree of skill, a level of skill, a lack of skill
Antonymesincompetence, ineptitudeignorance, inexperience, unskilledinability, ignorance
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'competency'; both refer to abilities but 'competence' is broader., Misused as a verb; 'competence' is always a noun., Spelling errors, especially with the second 'e'.Confused with 'experience' — expertise is more about skill than just time spent., Using it as a verb — 'expertise' is only a noun., Saying 'the expertise of' when referring to a specific person — instead use 'her expertise in' or 'his expertise on'.Confused with 'ability' — skill usually implies training or practice., Used as a verb incorrectly — skill is a noun.
Notes d'usageUse 'competence' in contexts such as job skills or educational achievements. Avoid in very casual conversations; prefer 'skill' or 'ability' instead.Use 'expertise' in professional or academic contexts. It sounds formal, so avoid it in casual conversations. Saying someone has expertise conveys respect for their knowledge.Use 'skill' to talk about abilities in various contexts, from sports to arts. Avoid using it in very informal settings where simpler terms like 'talent' might fit better.

Questions fréquentes : Competence vs Expertise vs Skill

Quelle est la différence entre Competence, Expertise et Skill ?

Competence: the ability to do something well Expertise: A high level of skill or knowledge in a particular area. Skill: The ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice.

Lequel est le plus courant : Competence, Expertise et Skill ?

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

Lequel est le plus avancé : Competence, Expertise et Skill ?

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

Competence, Expertise et Skill sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Competence: C1, Expertise: B2, Skill: A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Competence, Expertise et Skill ?

Competence: noun, Expertise: noun, Skill: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Competence: Her competence in multiple languages impresses her colleagues. Expertise: She gained expertise in data analysis after several years of working in the field. Skill: He has a skill for painting that impresses everyone.

Puis-je utiliser Competence, Expertise et Skill de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Competence, Expertise et Skill 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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