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
 ExampleSample
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzæmpl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsɑːmpl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsæmpl/"]/
SensA sample or model of something to show how it works.A small part of something used to show what the whole is like.
ExemplePlease follow this example to complete your assignment.He provided a sample of the product for us to test.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRA1B1
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 somebodylarge, 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
Antonymescounterexample, exceptionwhole, entirety
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 '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'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 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.

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