Demonstration vs Display vs Explanation vs Presentation vs Show

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Demonstration

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun

Display

Top 1000 (très courant)B2verb

Explanation

Top 2000 (courant)A2noun

Presentation

Top 2000 (courant)B1noun

Show

Bloc à haute fréquenceA1verb
 DemonstrationDisplayExplanationPresentationShow
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈspleɪ/","/dɪˈspleɪz/","/dɪˈspleɪd/","/dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈspleɪ/","/dɪˈspleɪz/","/dɪˈspleɪd/","/dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌpriːznˈteɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ʃəʊ/","/ʃəʊz/","/ʃəʊd/","/ʃəʊn/","/ˈʃəʊɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ʃəʊ/","/ʃəʊz/","/ʃəʊd/","/ʃəʊn/","/ˈʃəʊɪŋ/"]/
SensA public event to show or explain something.To show something so that people can see it.A statement or description that makes something clear.A talk or display that shows information to people.to let someone see something
ExempleThe teacher gave a clear demonstration of the scientific experiment.Please display the results on the screen for everyone to see.The teacher gave a clear explanation of the difficult concept.She delivered an impressive presentation that captivated the audience.Can you show me how to solve this math problem?
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)Bloc à haute fréquence
Niveau CEFRB2B2A2B1A1
Nature grammaticalenounverbnounnounverb
Collocationsbig, huge, large, hold, organize, stage, take place, call for something, greet, at a/​the demonstration, during a/​the demonstration, demonstration against, physical, practical, live, conduct, do, give somebody, clear, convincing, dramatic, provideclearly, prominently, proudly, toconvincing, credible, good, have, give (somebody), offer (somebody), lie, emerge, occur to somebody, in explanation, without explanation, explanation about, an attempt at explanation, by way of explanation, convincing, credible, good, have, give (somebody), offer (somebody), lie, emerge, occur to somebody, in explanation, without explanation, explanation about, an attempt at explanation, by way of explanationformal, effective, slick, do, give, make, skills, software, presentation on, annual, official, special, make, ceremony, dinner, evening, presentation to, excellent, good, bad, formal, effective, slick, do, give, make, skills, software, presentation on, annual, official, special, make, ceremony, dinner, evening, presentation toclearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something, hardly, begin to, let something, hardly, begin to, let something, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something
Antonymesconcealment, hidingconceal, hide, obscureconfusion, mystificationrevision, withdrawalhide, conceal, cover
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'demonstrate' as a verb., Using in overly casual settings., Mixing up with 'presentation' which is more formal.Saying 'displayed for me' instead of 'displayed to me'., Using 'display' as a noun when a verb is required., Confused with 'exhibit' which has a more formal tone.'Explanation' is often confused with 'explanation' versus 'explanatory'., Sometimes learners forget to use 'an' before 'explanation'., Using 'explain' instead of 'explanation' in noun forms.Confused with 'presence'—they mean different things., Using 'present' as a noun incorrectly., Overusing in informal contexts where 'talk' would be better.Confused with 'exhibit' in formal contexts, Using incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb, Confusing the past tense 'showed' with 'shown'
Notes d'usageUse 'demonstration' in contexts like events, teaching, or when showing how something works. Avoid using in informal contexts.Use 'display' in contexts involving showing information or items. It's appropriate for both written and spoken communication. Avoid in very informal situations where simpler words like 'show' may be preferred.Use 'explanation' in neutral contexts. It’s suitable for formal writing, but can also be used in conversation. Avoid it in very casual or slang contexts.This word is appropriate in both classroom and professional settings. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless discussing a formal talk.Use 'show' when presenting something to someone. Avoid in very formal contexts; instead, use 'demonstrate'. Common in everyday conversation.

Questions fréquentes : Demonstration vs Display vs Explanation vs Presentation vs Show

Quelle est la différence entre Demonstration, Display, Explanation, Presentation et Show ?

Demonstration: A public event to show or explain something. Display: To show something so that people can see it. Explanation: A statement or description that makes something clear. Presentation: A talk or display that shows information to people. Show: to let someone see something

Demonstration, Display, Explanation, Presentation et Show sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Demonstration: B2, Display: B2, Explanation: A2, Presentation: B1, Show: A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Demonstration, Display, Explanation, Presentation et Show ?

Demonstration: noun, Display: verb, Explanation: noun, Presentation: noun, Show: verb.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Demonstration: The teacher gave a clear demonstration of the scientific experiment. Display: Please display the results on the screen for everyone to see. Explanation: The teacher gave a clear explanation of the difficult concept. Presentation: She delivered an impressive presentation that captivated the audience. Show: Can you show me how to solve this math problem?

Puis-je utiliser Demonstration, Display, Explanation, Presentation et Show de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Demonstration, Display, Explanation, Presentation et Show 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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