Example vs Sample
Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.
Example
Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun
Sample
Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun
| Example | Sample | |
|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzæmpl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈsɑːmpl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsæmpl/"]/ |
| Sens | A sample or model of something to show how it works. | A small part of something used to show what the whole is like. |
| Exemple | Please follow this example to complete your assignment. | He provided a sample of the product for us to test. |
| Registre | Neutre | Neutre |
| Fréquence | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) |
| Niveau CEFR | A1 | B1 |
| Nature grammaticale | noun | noun |
| Collocations | characteristic, 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 somebody | large, small, total, draw, select, comprise something, consist of something, size, survey, group, sample from, sample of, blood, faecal/fecal, serum, collect, obtain, take, contain, show, sample of, free, book, sample of |
| Antonymes | counterexample, exception | whole, entirety |
| Erreurs fréquentes | Confused 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 'sample' with 'exemplar' - they have different meanings., Using 'sampled' incorrectly as a verb form in past tense., Mixing up 'sample' as a noun and a verb. |
| Notes d'usage | Use '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 scientific, business, and educational contexts when referring to testing or showing examples. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing products or experiences. |
Questions fréquentes : Example vs Sample
Quelle est la différence entre Example et Sample ?
Example: A sample or model of something to show how it works. Sample: A small part of something used to show what the whole is like.
Lequel est le plus avancé : Example et Sample ?
Sample est le niveau le plus élevé, à B1, sur l'échelle CEFR.
Example et Sample sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?
Example: A1, Sample: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.
Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Example et Sample ?
Example: noun, Sample: noun.
Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?
Example: Please follow this example to complete your assignment. Sample: He provided a sample of the product for us to test.
Puis-je utiliser Example et Sample de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Example et Sample 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.