Energy vs Power

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Energy

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun

Power

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun
 EnergyPower
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈenədʒi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈenərdʒi/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈpaʊə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpaʊər/"]/
SensThe ability to do work or cause change; a source of power.The ability to do something or to control people or things.
ExempleI need a lot of energy to run a marathon.The power of the wind can generate electricity.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRA2A2
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsboundless, endless, inexhaustible, amount, level, great deal, be bursting with, be full of, have, flag, dissipate, drain away, level, reserves, bar, energy and enthusiasm, an outlet for your energy, time or energy, alternative, clean, green, amount, generate, produce, harness, production, consumption, use, a demand for energy, a form of energy, a source of energyabsolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, full, reduced, electric, generate, produce, provide (somebody/​something with), drive something, run something, go off, cable, grid, line, power for, a source of power, full, reduced, electric, generate, produce, provide (somebody/​something with), drive something, run something, go off, cable, grid, line, power for, a source of power, awesome, great, real, awesome, great, real, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, great, major, world, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power
Antonymeslethargy, exhaustion, tirednessweakness, ineffectiveness
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'energies' when talking about different types of power., Using 'energy' as an uncountable noun incorrectly in some contexts., Mistakenly using it to describe emotions instead of physical power.'Power' as a verb — learners often mistakenly use 'power' when they mean to say 'empower'., Confusing 'power' with 'might', as they have different nuances., Misusing 'power' in phrases, e.g., 'the power of' requires a specified noun.
Notes d'usageUsed in many contexts, including physics, health, and daily life. Generally appropriate in both casual and formal settings, but may be too technical in very informal conversations.Used in both formal and informal contexts. In discussions about politics or leadership, 'power' often has a weighty connotation, while in casual settings it might refer to electricity or strength. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts when discussing serious topics.

Questions fréquentes : Energy vs Power

Quelle est la différence entre Energy et Power ?

Energy: The ability to do work or cause change; a source of power. Power: The ability to do something or to control people or things.

Energy et Power sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Energy: A2, Power: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Energy et Power ?

Energy: noun, Power: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Energy: I need a lot of energy to run a marathon. Power: The power of the wind can generate electricity.

Puis-je utiliser Energy et Power de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Energy et Power 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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