Control vs Powers

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Control

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun

Powers

Top 1000 (très courant)
 ControlPowers
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/kənˈtrəʊl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈtrəʊl/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈpaʊəz//🇺🇸 //ˈpaʊərz//
SensAvoir du pouvoir sur quelque chose ou quelqu'un.To have power over something or someone.The ability to do something or control something.
ExempleShe learned how to take control of the situation during the meeting.The government has the powers to implement new laws.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRA2-
Nature grammaticalenoun
Collocationsabsolute, complete, full, have, achieve, assert, freak, beyond your control, outside your control, in control (of), circumstances beyond somebody’s control, absolute, complete, full, have, achieve, assert, freak, beyond your control, outside your control, in control (of), circumstances beyond somebody’s control, strict, stringent, tight, implement, impose, introduce, control on, remote, volume, cruise, take, panel, device, stick, at the controlsabuse powers, exercise powers, transfer powers
Antonymeslose, surrender, releaseweakness, impotence
Erreurs fréquentes'Control' is sometimes confused with 'manage' although 'manage' implies more overall organization., Learners may use 'control' with reflexive pronouns incorrectly, e.g., 'control myself' instead of just 'control'., Misusing 'control' in a physical sense, like 'control the ball' instead of 'handle the ball'.Confused with 'power' as a singular form., Misused in phrases without proper context., Incorrectly used with plural verbs.
Notes d'usageUtilisez 'contrôle' pour parler de la gestion de situations ou du comportement des gens. Évitez de l'utiliser dans des conversations trop informelles car cela peut impliquer une domination.Use 'control' when talking about managing situations or people's behavior. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations as it may imply dominance.Used in various contexts including politics, science, and personal abilities. Not usually used in casual conversation.

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Questions fréquentes : Control vs Powers

Quelle est la différence entre Control et Powers ?

Control: To have power over something or someone. Powers: The ability to do something or control something.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Control: She learned how to take control of the situation during the meeting. Powers: The government has the powers to implement new laws.

Puis-je utiliser Control et Powers de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Control et Powers 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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