Cool MateExcellent vs Fantastic vs Great vs Outstanding vs Remarkable
Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.
Excellent
Fantastic
Great
Outstanding
Remarkable
| Excellent | Fantastic | Great | Outstanding | Remarkable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈeksələnt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeksələnt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/fænˈtæstɪk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fænˈtæstɪk/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɡreɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɡreɪt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmɑːkəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/"]/ |
| Sens | very good or great | Really great or awesome. | very good or impressive | Very good or excellent. | Very special or unusual, worth noticing. |
| Exemple | Her performance in the play was excellent and received a standing ovation. | The movie was absolutely fantastic and I enjoyed every moment of it. | This pizza is great and very tasty! | She received an outstanding performance evaluation from her manager. | The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever. |
| Registre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre |
| Fréquence | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 2000 (courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 2000 (courant) |
| Niveau CEFR | A2 | A1 | A1 | B2 | B2 |
| Nature grammaticale | adjective | adjective | adjective | adjective | adjective |
| Collocations | appear, be, look, most, really, truly, at, for | be, feel, look, really, truly, utterly, be, look, seem, rather | be, feel, look, just, really, absolutely, be, become, very, great big, no great, be, become, very, great big, no great, be, become, very, great big, no great, be, really, truly, very, be, feel, look, just, really, absolutely, be, become, very, great big, no great, be, become, very, great big, no great | be, consider something, particularly, really, truly, be, remain, leave something, still | be, seem, absolutely, just, most, for |
| Antonymes | poor, bad, substandard | terrible, awful, bad | terrible, poor, bad | mediocre, ordinary, unremarkable | ordinary, unremarkable, mundane |
| Erreurs fréquentes | Using 'excellent' in a negative context (e.g. 'That was an excellent mistake')., Confusing 'excellent' with 'excellently' (adverb form) in the wrong context., Overusing it when 'good' or 'fine' would suffice. | Using 'fantastic' to describe negative things, which is incorrect., Mixing up 'fantastic' with 'fantastical', which means imaginary or whimsical., Think it's only for extraordinary situations; it can also be used for nice, everyday experiences. | Using 'great' in a sarcastic way without context., Confusing 'great' with 'grate' when writing., Overusing 'great' instead of finding more specific adjectives. | Used incorrectly as a noun., Confused with 'outstand' (verb)., 'Outstanding' used in a sarcastic context when it should be genuine. | Confused with 'remarkable' and 'notable', which have subtle differences in connotation., Using 'remarkable' in a negative context, which doesn't fit its positive meaning., Overusing it; it can sound exaggerated if used too frequently. |
| Notes d'usage | Use 'excellent' to describe something that is of very high quality. It is appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts where simpler terms might be more fitting. | Use 'fantastic' in everyday conversation to express that something is very good. It's appropriate for most contexts but can feel overly enthusiastic in formal writing. | Use 'great' to describe something positive or impressive. It's suitable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it in a sarcastic tone, as it can change the meaning. | Use 'outstanding' to describe something that is much better than average. It's appropriate in both professional and casual contexts, but be careful not to overuse it, as it can lose its impact. | Use 'remarkable' to describe something that is impressive, surprising, or extraordinary. It is neutral in tone, so it can be used in most contexts, including both spoken and written language. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler terms may suffice. |
Questions fréquentes : Excellent vs Fantastic vs Great vs Outstanding vs Remarkable
Quelle est la différence entre Excellent, Fantastic, Great, Outstanding et Remarkable ?
Excellent: very good or great Fantastic: Really great or awesome. Great: very good or impressive Outstanding: Very good or excellent. Remarkable: Very special or unusual, worth noticing.
Excellent, Fantastic, Great, Outstanding et Remarkable sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?
Excellent: A2, Fantastic: A1, Great: A1, Outstanding: B2, Remarkable: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.
Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Excellent, Fantastic, Great, Outstanding et Remarkable ?
Excellent: adjective, Fantastic: adjective, Great: adjective, Outstanding: adjective, Remarkable: adjective.
Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?
Excellent: Her performance in the play was excellent and received a standing ovation. Fantastic: The movie was absolutely fantastic and I enjoyed every moment of it. Great: This pizza is great and very tasty! Outstanding: She received an outstanding performance evaluation from her manager. Remarkable: The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever.
Puis-je utiliser Excellent, Fantastic, Great, Outstanding et Remarkable de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Excellent, Fantastic, Great, Outstanding et Remarkable 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.