Defense vs Resistance

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Defense

Top 1000 (très courant)B2noun

Resistance

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun
Le plus courant: Defense
 DefenseResistance
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈfens/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈfens/","/ˈdiːfens/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈzɪstəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈzɪstəns/"]/
SensProtection from harm or danger.The ability to fight back against something.
ExempleThe defense of the castle was stronger than ever after the recent upgrades.The resistance to the new policy was widespread among the employees.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB2C1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsmilitary defense, legal defense, strong defense, defense strategy, defense mechanismconsiderable, great, massive, mount, offer, put up, stiffen, collapse, crumble, movement, fighter, forces, without resistance, resistance against, resistance to, the line of least resistance, the path of least resistance, a pocket of resistance, considerable, great, massive, mount, offer, put up, stiffen, collapse, crumble, movement, fighter, forces, without resistance, resistance against, resistance to, the line of least resistance, the path of least resistance, a pocket of resistance, high, increased, low, have, build up, develop, resistance to
Antonymesattack, offensecompliance, acceptance, submission
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'defence' in British English., Used as a verb instead of a noun., Mispronounced as 'dee-fense' instead of 'de-fense'.Confused with 'resistant' which describes something that can withstand., Using 'resistance' without an object, which can make the sentence unclear., Mixing up synonyms and using them incorrectly in context.
Notes d'usageUsed in legal, sports, and military contexts. Avoid using in casual conversations that don't involve conflict or protection.Use 'resistance' in contexts involving conflict or opposition. It's appropriate in discussions on politics, psychology, or physics. Avoid using it in informal situations without a clear context.

Questions fréquentes : Defense vs Resistance

Quelle est la différence entre Defense et Resistance ?

Defense: Protection from harm or danger. Resistance: The ability to fight back against something.

Lequel est le plus courant : Defense et Resistance ?

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

Lequel est le plus avancé : Defense et Resistance ?

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

Defense et Resistance sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Defense: B2, Resistance: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Defense et Resistance ?

Defense: noun, Resistance: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Defense: The defense of the castle was stronger than ever after the recent upgrades. Resistance: The resistance to the new policy was widespread among the employees.

Puis-je utiliser Defense et Resistance de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Defense et Resistance 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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