Example vs Instance

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

Example

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun

Instance

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun
Le plus courant: Example
 ExampleInstance
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzæmpl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪnstəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪnstəns/"]/
SensA sample or model of something to show how it works.A specific example or case of something.
ExemplePlease follow this example to complete your assignment.In this instance, we will need to apply a different approach.
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 somebodycountless, innumerable, many, give, provide, represent, occur, show something, for instance, in… instance, instance of, in the first instance
Antonymescounterexample, exceptionwhole, entirety, totality
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'.Confusing with 'instant' — they have different meanings., Using 'instances' incorrectly in plural form without examples., Mixing it up with 'instance of' instead of just 'instance.'
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.Use 'instance' in both spoken and written English to refer to particular examples. It's suitable for formal and informal contexts but avoid it in casual conversations or slang.

Questions fréquentes : Example vs Instance

Quelle est la différence entre Example et Instance ?

Example: A sample or model of something to show how it works. Instance: A specific example or case of something.

Lequel est le plus courant : Example et Instance ?

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

Lequel est le plus avancé : Example et Instance ?

Instance est le niveau le plus élevé, à B2, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Example et Instance sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

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

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Example et Instance ?

Example: noun, Instance: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Example: Please follow this example to complete your assignment. Instance: In this instance, we will need to apply a different approach.

Puis-je utiliser Example et Instance de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Example et Instance 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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