Deliver vs Supply

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Deliver

Top 1000 (très courant)B1verb

Supply

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun
 DeliverSupply
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈlɪvə(r)/","/dɪˈlɪvəz/","/dɪˈlɪvəd/","/dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈlɪvər/","/dɪˈlɪvərz/","/dɪˈlɪvərd/","/dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/səˈplaɪ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈplaɪ/"]/
Sensto bring something to someoneto give or provide something that is needed
ExempleThe courier will deliver the package by noon.The company is struggling to meet the demand for their product due to a shortage in supply.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRB1B1
Nature grammaticaleverbnoun
Collocationsfree of charge, by hand, personally, to, by, via, have something delivered, consistently, effectively, efficiently, on, safely, by Caesarean, by Caesarean section, safely, by Caesarean, by Caesarean sectiontotal, available, endless, have, get, lay in, increase, fall, exceed demand, chain, line, network, supply of, supply to, be in short supply, demand and supply, supply and demand, abundant, plentiful, limited, bring, bring in, lay in, hold out, last, be depleted, supply of
Antonymesreceive, withhold, retaindemand, deprivation
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'devour' — both start with 'd,' but have different meanings., Using 'delivered' intransitively — 'deliver' needs an object., Saying 'delivering to' without specifying the recipient.Confusing with 'supplement' when more than just providing is meant, Using as a noun instead of a verb, e.g., 'to supply' vs 'the supply', Incorrectly conjugating the verb in different tenses
Notes d'usageUsed when giving items, messages, or services. Appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in very casual speech. In formal writing, specify what is being delivered.Use 'supply' when referring to providing goods or resources. It is neutral and can be used in business, education, and everyday contexts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.

Questions fréquentes : Deliver vs Supply

Quelle est la différence entre Deliver et Supply ?

Deliver: to bring something to someone Supply: to give or provide something that is needed

Deliver et Supply sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Deliver: B1, Supply: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Puis-je utiliser Deliver et Supply de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Deliver et Supply 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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