Counterpart vs Equal vs Equivalent vs Match vs Peer vs Twin

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

Counterpart

Top 2000 (courant) C1 noun

Equal

Top 1000 (très courant) B1 adjective

Equivalent

Formel Top 2000 (courant) B2 noun

Match

Top 1000 (très courant) A1 noun

Peer

Top 2000 (courant) B2 noun

Twin

Top 2000 (courant) A2 noun

Le plus formel: Equivalent

	Counterpart	Equal	Equivalent	Match	Peer	Twin
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkaʊntəpɑːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈiːkwəl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈiːkwəl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/mætʃ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/mætʃ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/pɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/pɪr/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/twɪn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/twɪn/"]/
Sens	Quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui a le même rôle ou la même fonction qu'un autre. A person or thing that has the same job or function as another.	Pareil en nombre, quantité ou valeur. The same in number, amount, or value.	Quelque chose qui est pareil à autre chose. Something that is the same as something else.	To be the same as something else or to go well together.	Quelqu'un qui est à ton niveau, que ce soit en âge ou en statut social. A person who is equal to you in age or social status.	Un des deux bébés nés en même temps de la même maman. One of two children born at the same time from the same mother.
Exemple	The Foreign Minister held talks with his Chinese counterpart.	All students should have equal opportunities to succeed.	In mathematics, two fractions can be equivalent if they represent the same value.	I watched the football match on TV last night.	She discussed the project with her peers to get their opinions.	She's expecting twins.
Registre	Neutre	Neutre	Formel	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre
Fréquence	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFR	C1	B1	B2	A1	B2	A2
Nature grammaticale	noun	adjective	noun	noun	noun	noun
Collocations	direct, modern, female, have, counterpart in	be, become, make something, absolutely, exactly, in every way, in, to, be, be born, genuinely, truly, be, feel, prove, more than	direct, exact, approximate, be, be considered, represent, equivalent for, equivalent in, equivalent of	boxing, chess, football, play, have, go to, take place, during a/​the match, in a/​the match, match against, excellent, good, perfect, find, make, match between, match for, meet your match, the right match, excellent, good, perfect, find, make, match between, match for, meet your match, the right match, exact, find, match for, lighted, lit, book, box, light, strike, blow out, put a match to something	academic, professional, outperform, impress, group, influence, pressure, among somebody’s peers, Conservative, Labour, etc., a peer of the realm	identical, monozygotic, dizygotic, pair, set, be carrying, be pregnant with, expect, boys, girls, daughters
Antonymes	opposite, antagonist	unequal, uneven, disparate	different, unequal, dissimilar	mismatch, disagree	superior, subordinate	single, individual
Erreurs fréquentes	Confused with 'complement' which has a different meaning., Using it to describe unequal items or people., Mispronouncing it; remember to emphasize the 'counter' part.	Confusing with 'equivalent' — 'equal' refers to exact matches, 'equivalent' may indicate similarity., Using 'equal' incorrectly with non-count nouns — remember 'equal to' when referring to standards or measures.	Confused with 'equal' when discussing non-quantitative aspects., Using it without the necessary prepositions (e.g., forgetting 'to')., Overusing it when 'similar' would be more appropriate.	Confusing with 'mismatch' when talking about differences., Using 'matches' as a verb incorrectly in past tense without context., Using 'match' as a noun without proper context can be confusing.	Confused with 'peer' as a verb., Using 'peers' improperly for singular context., Not recognizing the social or professional connotation.	Confused with 'double' when referring to twins., Using 'twins' as a singular noun., Assuming all twins look the same; this only applies to identical twins.
Notes d'usage	On utilise ce mot pour parler de rôles, de postes ou d'objets qui sont similaires ou équivalents dans différents contextes. C'est approprié dans les conversations formelles et informelles, mais évitez de l'utiliser dans des situations de langage familier. Use this word in discussions about roles, positions, or items that are similar or equal in different contexts. It's appropriate in both formal and casual conversations, but avoid using it in slang situations.	Utilisé pour décrire des choses qui ont la même valeur ou quantité. Évitez de l'utiliser dans des contextes où aucune comparaison n'est implicite, comme lors de discussions sur l'inégalité ou les différences. Used to describe things that have the same value or amount. Avoid using in contexts where comparison is not implied, such as when discussing inequality or differences.	Utilisez 'équivalent' dans des contextes formels comme l'écriture académique ou les discussions. Évitez dans les conversations informelles. Il compare souvent des valeurs, des fonctions ou des éléments. Use 'equivalent' in formal contexts such as academic writing or discussions. Avoid in casual conversations. It often compares values, functions, or items.	Use 'match' when comparing items, like colors or styles. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where 'correspond' might be better.	On peut l'utiliser dans plein de situations, formelles ou informelles. Ça désigne souvent quelqu'un qui est dans le même milieu professionnel ou social, donc c'est cool pour parler d'études ou de boulot. Évite si tu parles de quelqu'un de plus jeune ou plus vieux, sauf si l'idée d'égalité est là. Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often refers to someone in the same profession or social group, making it appropriate in discussions about education or work. Avoid when speaking about younger or older individuals if the equality aspect is not present.	On utilise 'jumeau' ou 'jumelle' pour les vrais jumeaux (identiques) et les faux jumeaux (fraternels). C'est un terme neutre, donc ça marche dans plein de situations. Fais gaffe, ça s'utilise que pour des bébés nés de la même mère, pas pour des gens qui se ressemblent juste beaucoup. Use 'twin' for both identical and fraternal twins. It's a neutral term and can be used in formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it when talking about unrelated individuals.

Questions fréquentes : Counterpart vs Equal vs Equivalent vs Match vs Peer vs Twin

Quelle est la différence entre Counterpart, Equal, Equivalent, Match, Peer et Twin ?

Counterpart: A person or thing that has the same job or function as another. Equal: The same in number, amount, or value. Equivalent: Something that is the same as something else. Match: To be the same as something else or to go well together. Peer: A person who is equal to you in age or social status. Twin: One of two children born at the same time from the same mother.

Lequel est le plus formel : Counterpart, Equal, Equivalent, Match, Peer et Twin ?

Equivalent est le plus formel de tous.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Counterpart, Equal, Equivalent, Match, Peer et Twin ?

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

Counterpart, Equal, Equivalent, Match, Peer et Twin sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Counterpart: C1, Equal: B1, Equivalent: B2, Match: A1, Peer: B2, Twin: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Counterpart, Equal, Equivalent, Match, Peer et Twin ?

Counterpart: noun, Equal: adjective, Equivalent: noun, Match: noun, Peer: noun, Twin: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Counterpart: The Foreign Minister held talks with his Chinese counterpart. Equal: All students should have equal opportunities to succeed. Equivalent: In mathematics, two fractions can be equivalent if they represent the same value. Match: I watched the football match on TV last night. Peer: She discussed the project with her peers to get their opinions. Twin: She's expecting twins.

Puis-je utiliser Counterpart, Equal, Equivalent, Match, Peer et Twin de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Counterpart, Equal, Equivalent, Match, Peer et Twin 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.