Custom vs Routine

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Custom

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun

Routine

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun
 CustomRoutine
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈkʌstəm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkʌstəm/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ruːˈtiːn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ruːˈtiːn/"]/
SensA special way of doing something that is chosen by a person or group.A set of things you do regularly.
ExempleThe company has a custom of giving bonuses at the end of the year.I always follow my morning routine to start the day right.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRB1A1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsaccepted, age-old, ancient, follow, observe, practise/​practice, die out, disappear, prevail, according to a/​the custom, in accordance with (a/​the) custom, through custom, as is/​was the customset, strict, dull, establish, fall into, get into, a change from the routine, a change in routine, a change of routine, comedy, stand-up, dance, learn, perform
Antonymesstandard, normspontaneity, irregularity
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'costume' due to similar spelling., Misused as a verb instead of a noun in sentences., Omitted the plural when talking about multiple customs.Confusing 'routine' with 'routine task' - the latter is redundant., Using 'routines' when referring to a single plan., Mispronouncing it as 'route-in' instead of 'roo-teen'.
Notes d'usageUsed when referring to practices that are specific to a person, culture, or organization. Not usually used in formal writing without context.Use 'routine' to describe daily habits or activities. It can sound neutral, but in some contexts, it might feel boring or repetitive. Avoid using it for unique or special activities.

Questions fréquentes : Custom vs Routine

Quelle est la différence entre Custom et Routine ?

Custom: A special way of doing something that is chosen by a person or group. Routine: A set of things you do regularly.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Custom et Routine ?

Custom est le niveau le plus élevé, à B1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Custom et Routine sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Custom: B1, Routine: A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Custom et Routine ?

Custom: noun, Routine: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Custom: The company has a custom of giving bonuses at the end of the year. Routine: I always follow my morning routine to start the day right.

Puis-je utiliser Custom et Routine de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Custom et Routine 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.