Effect vs Result

Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.

Effect

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun

Result

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun
 EffectResult
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ɪˈfekt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪˈfekt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈzʌlt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈzʌlt/"]/
SensA change that is caused by something.What happens because of something else.
ExempleThe effect of the medicine was noticeable within hours.The result of the test was better than I expected.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRA2A1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsdecisive, dramatic, far-reaching, bring about, exert, have, exist, occur, spread, in effect, to this effect, to that effect, cause and effect, to little effect, to no effect, special, cinematic, audiobeneficial, encouraging, favourable/​favorable, deliver, have, produce, as a/​the result, with a/​the result, election, electoral, poll, announce, read out, influence, encouraging, excellent, good, get, have, early, initial, preliminary, await, wait for, get, demonstrate something, illustrate something, reflect something, pending the result of, result from, concrete, tangible, come up with, deliver, get
Antonymescause, sourcecause, source
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'affect' versus 'effect'., Using 'effect' as a verb instead of a noun., Confusing singular and plural forms (e.g., 'effects' vs 'effect').'Resulting' should not be used without a clear cause., Confusing 'result' with 'resort' when talking about outcomes., Using 'result' incorrectly as a verb without an object.
Notes d'usageUse 'effect' to refer to results or changes. It's more formal than 'result.' Avoid using it where 'affect' (to influence) fits better.Use 'result' in both written and spoken language when discussing outcomes. It's appropriate in academic, professional, and casual settings, but should be avoided in overly emotional contexts.

Questions fréquentes : Effect vs Result

Quelle est la différence entre Effect et Result ?

Effect: A change that is caused by something. Result: What happens because of something else.

Effect et Result sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Effect: A2, Result: A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Puis-je utiliser Effect et Result de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Effect et Result 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.