Counsel vs Instruction

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

Counsel

FormelTop 5000 (assez courant)

Instruction

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun
Le plus formel: CounselLe plus courant: Instruction
 CounselInstruction
Prononciation🇬🇧 //ˈkaʊnsl//🇺🇸 //ˈkaʊnsl//🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/"]/
SensAdvice or guidance on a specific issue.a set of steps or guidance on how to do something
ExempleThe lawyer provided legal counsel to his client.The teacher gave clear instruction on how to complete the assignment.
RegistreFormelNeutre
FréquenceTop 5000 (assez courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFR-A2
Nature grammaticalenoun
Collocationsseek counsel, provide counsel, legal counsel, written counsel, professional counselcomprehensive, full, adequate, list, series, set, read, understand, follow, tell somebody something, book, booklet, leaflet, according to the instruction, in accordance with the instruction, in the instruction, clear, explicit, express, be under, have, act on, according to the instruction, in accordance with the instruction, on (somebody’s) instruction, carry out, follow, etc somebody’s instructions to the letter, series, set, carry out, execute, process, set, proper, formal, informal, course, get, have, receive, for the instruction of, under instruction, instruction by, a medium of instruction
Antonymes-confusion, misguidance
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'counseling' as if it's the same as advice., Used incorrectly in informal contexts., Mixed up 'counsel' (noun) with 'counsel' (verb), leading to grammar errors.Confusing 'instruction' with 'construction' (different meanings), Using 'instruct' instead of 'instruction' as a noun, Mistaking 'instructions' as always plural; sometimes it can refer to a single set of steps
Notes d'usageUsed in formal contexts, usually regarding legal, psychological, or educational matters. Avoid in casual conversation.Use 'instruction' in formal or neutral contexts, such as education or manuals. Avoid using it in informal conversations unless discussing specific tasks.

Questions fréquentes : Counsel vs Instruction

Quelle est la différence entre Counsel et Instruction ?

Counsel: Advice or guidance on a specific issue. Instruction: a set of steps or guidance on how to do something

Lequel est le plus formel : Counsel et Instruction ?

Counsel est le plus formel de tous.

Lequel est le plus courant : Counsel et Instruction ?

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

Puis-je utiliser Counsel et Instruction de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Counsel et Instruction 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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