Double vs Duo vs Pair

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Double

Top 1000 (très courant)A2adjective

Duo

Top 5000 (assez courant)C1noun

Pair

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun
 DoubleDuoPair
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈdʌbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdʌbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈdjuːəʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈduːəʊ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/peə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/per/"]/
SensTwice as much or two of something.A group of two people or things.A group of two things or people that are similar or connected.
ExempleHe ordered a double espresso to stay awake during the meeting.the comedy duo Laurel and HardyI bought a new pair of shoes yesterday.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 5000 (assez courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRA2C1A1
Nature grammaticaleadjectivenounnoun
Collocationsdouble check, double take, double downmusical duo, dynamic duo, duo act, partner duo, comedy duomatching, identical, clean, in a/​the pair, in pairs, pair of, one of a pair, happy, odd, match, make, in a/​the pair, breeding, mating, nesting, breed, mate, pair of
Antonymessingle, onesolo, individual, singletonsingle, individual
Erreurs fréquentesUsing 'double' for three times or more instead of just two., Confusing 'double' with 'duplicate' which has a different meaning.Incorrectly using 'duo' for groups larger than two., Confusing 'duo' with 'duet' which specifically refers to a musical performance.Confusing 'pair' with 'pare' (to cut off) or 'pear' (the fruit)., Using ‘pairs’ when referring to a single group of two (should be 'pair')., Mixing up 'pair' with 'set' when referring to more than two items.
Notes d'usageUse 'double' when referring to something that is twice the amount or size. It's suitable for formal and informal contexts, but avoid it in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'two' might suffice.Used when referring to two individuals working or performing together. Common in music, sports, and various partnerships. Not typically used for larger groups.Often used when mentioning two items that belong together. Suitable for general use but can sound too casual in formal contexts.

Questions fréquentes : Double vs Duo vs Pair

Quelle est la différence entre Double, Duo et Pair ?

Double: Twice as much or two of something. Duo: A group of two people or things. Pair: A group of two things or people that are similar or connected.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Double, Duo et Pair ?

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

Double, Duo et Pair sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Double: A2, Duo: C1, Pair: A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Double, Duo et Pair ?

Double: adjective, Duo: noun, Pair: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Double: He ordered a double espresso to stay awake during the meeting. Duo: the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy Pair: I bought a new pair of shoes yesterday.

Puis-je utiliser Double, Duo et Pair de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Double, Duo et Pair 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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