Dimensions vs Scale vs Size

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Dimensions

Top 2000 (courant)

Scale

Top 1000 (très courant)B2noun

Size

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun
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Prononciation🇬🇧 //dɪˈmɛnʃənz//🇺🇸 //dɪˈmɛnʃənz//🇬🇧 /["/skeɪl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skeɪl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/saɪz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/saɪz/"]/
SensLa taille d'un objet en longueur, largeur et hauteur.How big something is in length, width, and height.Un outil pour mesurer le poids ou un système pour comparer des tailles ou des niveaux.A tool for measuring weight or a system for comparing sizes or levels.la taille d'un truchow big or small something is
ExempleThe dimensions of the room are 20 feet by 15 feet.The scale of the mountain was daunting to the inexperienced climbers.The size of the shirt was too small for me.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFR-B2A2
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationslength dimensions, width dimensions, object dimensions, box dimensions, three-dimensional dimensionsfull, big, considerable, expand, increase, reduce, scale of, in scale, on a scale, an economy of scale, given the scale of, fixed, sliding, five-point, use, construct, develop, go from… to…, range from… to…, be based on, on a/​the scale, scale of… to…, the bottom of the scale, the end of the scale, the top of the scale, fixed, sliding, five-point, use, construct, develop, go from… to…, range from… to…, be based on, on a/​the scale, scale of… to…, the bottom of the scale, the end of the scale, the top of the scale, draw something to, have, drawing, model, to scale, scale of… to…, major, minor, play, sing, practise/​practice, scale of, overlapping, fine, thin, be covered in, be covered withconsiderable, enormous, fair, adjust, change, control, grow, increase, decline, from the size of, in size, in the size of, given the size of something, half the size of something, two, three, etc. times the size of something, large, medium, small, range, variety, be, take, wear, fit somebody, in a/​your size, be a size too big, small, etc., size matters
Antonymessimplicity, uniformity, flatnesssubtract, diminish, reducesmall, tiny, minute
Erreurs fréquentesConfuse with 'dimension' when referring to a singular., Incorrectly use as a verb., Assume only refers to size, ignoring metaphorical meanings.Confusing 'scale' with 'scalene', which refers to a type of triangle., Using 'scale' when 'measuring tape' is more appropriate for linear measurements., Mistaking 'scale' for a verb when discussing large quantities instead of weight.Confusing 'size' with 'sized'; 'sized' is used as an adjective., Using 'size' where 'amount' would be more appropriate when referring to uncountable quantities., Saying 'the sizes of the shoes' instead of 'the shoe sizes'.
Notes d'usageOn utilise 'dimensions' dans des contextes techniques, artistiques ou courants. Évitez de l'utiliser dans des conversations informelles sur des sujets personnels.Use 'dimensions' in technical, artistic, or everyday contexts. Avoid using in informal conversations about personal matters.Utilisez 'échelle' ou 'balance' pour parler des poids en cuisine ou pour comparer des tailles. Évitez de l'utiliser dans des contextes très formels car cela peut sembler trop informel.Use 'scale' when discussing weights in cooking or comparing sizes. Avoid using in very formal contexts as it can sound too casual.Utilisé dans des contextes formels et informels. 'Taille' convient pour décrire des objets, des vêtements et des mesures, mais est moins approprié pour des concepts abstraits sans dimensions claires.Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Size' is suitable for descriptions of objects, clothing, and measurements but is less appropriate for abstract concepts without clear dimensions.

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Questions fréquentes : Dimensions vs Scale vs Size

Quelle est la différence entre Dimensions, Scale et Size ?

Dimensions: How big something is in length, width, and height. Scale: A tool for measuring weight or a system for comparing sizes or levels. Size: how big or small something is

Lequel est le plus avancé : Dimensions, Scale et Size ?

Scale est le niveau le plus élevé, à B2, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Dimensions: The dimensions of the room are 20 feet by 15 feet. Scale: The scale of the mountain was daunting to the inexperienced climbers. Size: The size of the shirt was too small for me.

Puis-je utiliser Dimensions, Scale et Size de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Dimensions, Scale et Size 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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