Delete vs Discard vs Eliminate vs Remove

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

Delete

Top 1000 (très courant) B2 verb

Discard

Top 3000 (courant) C1 verb

Eliminate

Top 2000 (courant) B2 verb

Remove

Top 1000 (très courant) A2 verb

	Delete	Discard	Eliminate	Remove
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈliːt/","/dɪˈliːts/","/dɪˈliːtɪd/","/dɪˈliːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈliːt/","/dɪˈliːts/","/dɪˈliːtɪd/","/dɪˈliːtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //dɪsˈkɑːd// 🇺🇸 //dɪsˈkɑrd//	🇬🇧 //ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt// 🇺🇸 //ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt//	🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmuːv/","/rɪˈmuːvz/","/rɪˈmuːvd/","/rɪˈmuːvɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmuːv/","/rɪˈmuːvz/","/rɪˈmuːvd/","/rɪˈmuːvɪŋ/"]/
Sens	Enlever quelque chose complètement. To remove something completely.	To throw something away or get rid of it.	Se débarrasser complètement de quelque chose. To completely get rid of something.	Enlever quelque chose ou s'en débarrasser. To take something away or get rid of it.
Exemple	Your name has been deleted from the list.	Please discard any items that are damaged.	We need to eliminate unnecessary expenses to save money.	Please remove the stain from the carpet.
Registre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre
Fréquence	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 3000 (courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFR	B2	C1	B2	A2
Nature grammaticale	verb	verb	verb	verb
Collocations	accidentally, inadvertently, automatically, from, delete as appropriate	discard a plan, discard evidence, discard old habits	eliminate risks, eliminate competition, eliminate errors, eliminate waste	altogether, completely, entirely, try to, be possible to, be difficult to, for, from, with, altogether, completely, entirely, try to, be possible to, be difficult to, for, from, with
Antonymes	add, include, retain	keep, retain, preserve	retain, keep, maintain	add, include
Erreurs fréquentes	'Delete' used incorrectly with non-count nouns (e.g. 'delete information' instead of 'delete files')., Mixing up 'delete' with 'erase' in physical vs. digital contexts., Confusing 'delete' with 'remove' where the nuance might be different.	Confuse with 'dispose of' which has similar meaning but is more formal., Use 'discard' incorrectly with non-physical items, like feelings., Misuse the tense; should be 'discarded' in past forms.	Confusing with 'limit' - eliminating means to remove completely., Using 'eliminate' intransitively without an object., Overusing in casual speech instead of simpler terms like 'remove'.	Confusing 'remove' with 'erase' — 'erase' is often used for writing or drawings., Using 'remove' without a clear object — remember to specify what is being removed., Incorrectly using 'removal' as a verb.
Notes d'usage	Utilise 'supprimer' dans des contextes formels et informels, surtout pour le contenu numérique. Évite de l'utiliser pour un retrait physique dans des situations informelles. Use 'delete' in both formal and informal contexts, especially with digital content. Avoid using it for physical removal in casual settings.	Use 'discard' when talking about getting rid of things that are no longer wanted or needed. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.	Utilise 'éliminer' dans des contextes formels et neutres, comme dans des écrits ou des présentations. Évite-le dans des conversations très informelles. Use 'eliminate' in formal and neutral contexts, like in writing or presentations. Avoid in very casual conversations.	Utilisez 'remove' dans des contextes neutres, comme dans un écrit formel ou une conversation. C'est moins courant dans un langage informel où des mots plus simples comme 'take away' pourraient être préférés. Use 'remove' in neutral contexts, such as formal writing or conversations. It is less common in informal speech where simpler words like 'take away' might be preferred.

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I'm gonna need TARS to remove and adapt some components from KIPP.

Please remove any metallic items you're carrying. Keys, loose change.

I'm gonna need TARS to remove and adapt some components from KIPP.

Please remove any metallic items you're carrying. Keys, loose change.

Remove

Questions fréquentes : Delete vs Discard vs Eliminate vs Remove

Quelle est la différence entre Delete, Discard, Eliminate et Remove ?

Delete: To remove something completely. Discard: To throw something away or get rid of it. Eliminate: To completely get rid of something. Remove: To take something away or get rid of it.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Delete, Discard, Eliminate et Remove ?

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

Delete, Discard, Eliminate et Remove sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Delete: B2, Discard: C1, Eliminate: B2, Remove: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Delete, Discard, Eliminate et Remove ?

Delete: verb, Discard: verb, Eliminate: verb, Remove: verb.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Delete: Your name has been deleted from the list. Discard: Please discard any items that are damaged. Eliminate: We need to eliminate unnecessary expenses to save money. Remove: Please remove the stain from the carpet.

Puis-je utiliser Delete, Discard, Eliminate et Remove de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Delete, Discard, Eliminate et Remove 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.