Example vs Illustration

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

Example

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun

Illustration

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun
Le plus courant: Example
 ExampleIllustration
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzæmpl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/"]/
SensA sample or model of something to show how it works.A picture or drawing that explains something.
ExemplePlease follow this example to complete your assignment.The book includes a beautiful illustration on every page.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRA1B2
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationscharacteristic, classic, prime, give somebody, offer, provide (somebody with), demonstrate something, highlight something, illustrate something, for example, in an/​the example, example of, characteristic, classic, prime, give somebody, offer, provide (somebody with), demonstrate something, highlight something, illustrate something, for example, in an/​the example, example of, good, great, inspiring, set, show, follow, by example, example to, make an example of somebody, good, great, inspiring, set, show, follow, by example, example to, make an example of somebodyblack-and-white, colour/​color, coloured/​colored, depict something, show something, accompany something, in an/​the illustration, with an/​the illustration, illustration by, excellent, good, perfect, serve as, give (somebody), offer, purposes, as an illustration, by way of illustration
Antonymescounterexample, exceptionconfusion, ambiguity
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'exemplary', which means perfect or model., Using 'example' in plural without 'examples' when talking about multiple cases., Mispronouncing it as 'egg-zample' instead of 'ig-zample'.Confused with 'illustrate' — remember 'illustration' is the noun., Using 'illustration' when speaking about the act of drawing instead of the result., Incorrect pluralization, saying 'illustrations' when referring to one drawing.
Notes d'usageUse 'example' when illustrating a point or providing a representation. It's suitable in most contexts, but avoid in very casual situations where simpler words may be more appropriate.Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often seen in educational settings or as part of books and articles. Avoid in overly casual conversations where simpler words may suffice.

Questions fréquentes : Example vs Illustration

Quelle est la différence entre Example et Illustration ?

Example: A sample or model of something to show how it works. Illustration: A picture or drawing that explains something.

Lequel est le plus courant : Example et Illustration ?

Example est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Example et Illustration sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Example: A1, Illustration: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Puis-je utiliser Example et Illustration de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Example et Illustration 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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