Distance vs Range

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Distance

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun

Range

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun
 DistanceRange
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈdɪstəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdɪstəns/"]/🇬🇧 /["/reɪndʒ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/reɪndʒ/"]/
SensThe space between two points or places.The area between two points or limits.
ExempleThe distance between the two cities is about 200 kilometers.The mountain range was breathtakingly beautiful at sunrise.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRA2B1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsconsiderable, enormous, fair, cover, cross, go, runner, swimmer, running, at a distance, at a distance from, at a distance of, a… distance ahead, away, apart, etc., some distance ahead, away, apart, etc., within commuting distance, far, middle, gaze (off) into, look (off) into, stare (off) into, education, learning, vision, at a distance, from a distance, in the distance, far, middle, gaze (off) into, look (off) into, stare (off) into, education, learning, vision, at a distance, from a distance, in the distance, critical, professional, emotional, keep, maintain, distance from, a sense of distancebroad, enormous, extensive, have, stock, make, include something, in a/​the range, the bottom of the range, the middle of the range, the top of the range, broad, wide, narrow, cover, encompass, feature, across a/​the range, in a/​the range, outside a/​the range, long, close, point-blank, beyond range, in range, within range, long, close, point-blank, beyond range, in range, within range, archery, bombing, firing, on a/​the range, electric, gas, cooking, on a/​the range, electric, gas, cooking, on a/​the range, archery, bombing, firing, on a/​the range
Antonymesproximity, closenesslimit, constraint, restriction
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'distant' which describes something far away, not the measurement., Using 'distance' as a verb incorrectly, it is a noun., Mixing up 'distance' with 'distraction' due to similar sounds.Confused with 'ranged' as a verb form., Often misused as a synonym for 'arrange'., Wrongly combined with prepositions other than 'of'.
Notes d'usageUsed in both formal and informal contexts to describe how far apart things are. Avoid using it in casual slang conversations unless discussing travel or exercise.Use 'range' when talking about numbers, prices, or types. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings, but avoid using it in very specific technical contexts unless you're clear about the application.

Questions fréquentes : Distance vs Range

Quelle est la différence entre Distance et Range ?

Distance: The space between two points or places. Range: The area between two points or limits.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Distance et Range ?

Range est le niveau le plus élevé, à B1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Distance et Range sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Distance: A2, Range: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Distance et Range ?

Distance: noun, Range: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Distance: The distance between the two cities is about 200 kilometers. Range: The mountain range was breathtakingly beautiful at sunrise.

Puis-je utiliser Distance et Range de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Distance et Range 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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