Competition vs Contest vs Racing

Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.

Competition

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun

Contest

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun

Racing

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun
 CompetitionContestRacing
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒntest/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːntest/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈreɪsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈreɪsɪŋ/"]/
SensA contest where people or teams try to win something.A game or event where people try to win or show who is best.The sport of competing in speed against others.
ExempleThe competition between the two teams was very intense.She won the baking contest with her delicious chocolate cake.I enjoy racing my friends on the weekends.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRA2B2B1
Nature grammaticalenounnounnoun
Collocationsinternational, national, major, win, lose, have, take place, be open to somebody, winner, entry, committee, in a/​the competition, competition between, competition for, cut-throat, fierce, intense, be up against, face, go into, exist, heat up, intensify, laws, against competition, in competition with, in the face of competition, outperform, blow away, crushclose, equal, even, have, hold, run, take place, during a/​the contest, in a/​the contest, out of a/​the contest, a contest of skills, a contest of strength, be no contest, close, equal, even, have, hold, run, take place, during a/​the contest, in a/​the contest, out of a/​the contest, a contest of skills, a contest of strength, be no contesthorse, thoroughbred, flat, results, tip, expert, competitive, auto, car, champion, legend, star
Antonymescooperation, collaborationagreement, peacewalking, strolling
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'competition' with 'competitor', Using 'compete' incorrectly as a noun, Mixing up 'competition' and 'contest'Confused with 'context' — make sure to differentiate between competition and situation., Using 'contests' as a verb — remember it's a noun., Saying 'participate in a contest' instead of 'take part in a contest'.Confusing with 'chasing' which implies pursuing rather than competing., Using 'race' instead of 'racing' as a gerund in continuous forms.
Notes d'usageUse 'competition' in contexts like sports, events, or challenges. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid in casual or slang settings without context.Use 'contest' in both formal and informal situations, such as competitions or challenges. Avoid slang contexts.Used in contexts related to sports or competitions. Can apply to both organized events and informal races. Avoid using in formal writing unless discussing sports.

Questions fréquentes : Competition vs Contest vs Racing

Quelle est la différence entre Competition, Contest et Racing ?

Competition: A contest where people or teams try to win something. Contest: A game or event where people try to win or show who is best. Racing: The sport of competing in speed against others.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Competition, Contest et Racing ?

Contest est le niveau le plus élevé, à B2, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Competition, Contest et Racing sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Competition: A2, Contest: B2, Racing: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Competition, Contest et Racing ?

Competition: noun, Contest: noun, Racing: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Competition: The competition between the two teams was very intense. Contest: She won the baking contest with her delicious chocolate cake. Racing: I enjoy racing my friends on the weekends.

Puis-je utiliser Competition, Contest et Racing de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Competition, Contest et Racing 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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