Conditions vs Terms

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

Conditions

Top 1000 (très courant)

Terms

Top 1000 (très courant)B2noun
 ConditionsTerms
Prononciation🇬🇧 //kənˈdɪʃ.ənz//🇺🇸 //kənˈdɪʃ.ənz//🇬🇧 /["/tɜːmz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tɜːrmz/"]/
SensThe situation or state of something.Words or phrases that have a specific meaning.
ExempleThe conditions for the project were clearly outlined in the contract.The terms of the contract were clearly stated to avoid any misunderstandings.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFR-B2
Nature grammaticalenoun
Collocationsworking conditions, living conditions, economic conditions, weather conditions, health conditionsterms and conditions, technical terms, legal terms, terms of service, payment terms
Antonymesuncondition, freedom, releaseagreements, conditions, contracts
Erreurs fréquentesUsing 'condition' when referring to multiple situations., Confusing 'conditions' with 'terms' in legal contexts., Misusing it in singular form when the context implies plurality.Confused with 'conditions' - they are related but not the same., Using 'terms' in singular form when referring to multiple items., Not distinguishing between technical terms and colloquial terms.
Notes d'usageUse 'conditions' when discussing rules, state of affairs, or structural situations. Avoid informal contexts.Use 'terms' when discussing definitions, agreements, or conditions. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler words are preferred.

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Conditions

Questions fréquentes : Conditions vs Terms

Quelle est la différence entre Conditions et Terms ?

Conditions: The situation or state of something. Terms: Words or phrases that have a specific meaning.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Conditions: The conditions for the project were clearly outlined in the contract. Terms: The terms of the contract were clearly stated to avoid any misunderstandings.

Puis-je utiliser Conditions et Terms de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Conditions et Terms 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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