Cool MateExcellent vs Fantastic vs Great vs Outstanding vs Superb vs Very good
Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.
Excellent
Top 1000 (très courant)A2adjective
Fantastic
Top 2000 (courant)A1adjective
Great
Top 1000 (très courant)A1adjective
Outstanding
Top 1000 (très courant)B2adjective
Superb
FormelTop 2000 (courant)C1adjective
Very good
Top 1000 (très courant)
Le plus formel: Superb
| Excellent | Fantastic | Great | Outstanding | Superb | Very good | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈeksələnt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeksələnt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/fænˈtæstɪk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fænˈtæstɪk/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɡreɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɡreɪt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/suːˈpɜːb/"]/🇺🇸 /["/suːˈpɜːrb/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈvɛri ɡʊd//🇺🇸 //ˈvɛri ɡʊd// |
| Sens | very good or great | Really great or awesome. | very good or impressive | Very good or excellent. | very good or excellent | Really nice or great. |
| 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. | a superb player | The food at this restaurant is very good. |
| Registre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre | Formel | Neutre |
| Fréquence | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 2000 (courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 2000 (courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) |
| Niveau CEFR | A2 | A1 | A1 | B2 | C1 | - |
| 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, look, sound, really, absolutely, quite | very good news, very good friend, very good performance |
| Antonymes | poor, bad, substandard | terrible, awful, bad | terrible, poor, bad | mediocre, ordinary, unremarkable | poor, mediocre, bad | - |
| 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 'superb' and 'superbowl', Using 'superb' in negative contexts, Overusing it in casual settings | Using 'very goodly' instead of 'very good', Confusing with 'really good' - both are correct but might sound different in usage, Overuse can make it sound less genuine |
| 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 'superb' in positive contexts to describe things that are exceptionally good, often with a touch of elegance. Avoid in casual or everyday speech, where simpler words like 'great' are more common. | Used to express approval or satisfaction. Can be informal among friends, but appropriate in many contexts. |
Questions fréquentes : Excellent vs Fantastic vs Great vs Outstanding vs Superb vs Very good
Quelle est la différence entre Excellent, Fantastic, Great, Outstanding, Superb et Very good ?
Excellent: very good or great Fantastic: Really great or awesome. Great: very good or impressive Outstanding: Very good or excellent. Superb: very good or excellent Very good: Really nice or great.
Lequel est le plus formel : Excellent, Fantastic, Great, Outstanding, Superb et Very good ?
Superb est le plus formel de tous.
Lequel est le plus avancé : Excellent, Fantastic, Great, Outstanding, Superb et Very good ?
Superb est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.
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. Superb: a superb player Very good: The food at this restaurant is very good.
Puis-je utiliser Excellent, Fantastic, Great, Outstanding, Superb et Very good de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Excellent, Fantastic, Great, Outstanding, Superb et Very good 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.