Cool MateExcellent vs Great vs Outstanding vs Remarkable vs Superb
Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.
Excellent
Great
Outstanding
Remarkable
Superb
| Excellent | Great | Outstanding | Remarkable | Superb | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈeksələnt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeksələnt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɡreɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɡreɪt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmɑːkəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/suːˈpɜːb/"]/🇺🇸 /["/suːˈpɜːrb/"]/ |
| Sens | very good or great | very good or impressive | Very good or excellent. | Very special or unusual, worth noticing. | very good or excellent |
| Exemple | Her performance in the play was excellent and received a standing ovation. | 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. | a superb player |
| Registre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre | Formel |
| Fréquence | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 2000 (courant) | Top 2000 (courant) |
| Niveau CEFR | A2 | A1 | B2 | B2 | C1 |
| Nature grammaticale | adjective | adjective | adjective | adjective | adjective |
| Collocations | appear, be, look, most, really, truly, at, for | 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 | be, look, sound, really, absolutely, quite |
| Antonymes | poor, bad, substandard | terrible, poor, bad | mediocre, ordinary, unremarkable | ordinary, unremarkable, mundane | 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 '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. | Confused with 'superb' and 'superbowl', Using 'superb' in negative contexts, Overusing it in casual settings |
| 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 '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. | 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. |
Questions fréquentes : Excellent vs Great vs Outstanding vs Remarkable vs Superb
Quelle est la différence entre Excellent, Great, Outstanding, Remarkable et Superb ?
Excellent: very good or great Great: very good or impressive Outstanding: Very good or excellent. Remarkable: Very special or unusual, worth noticing. Superb: very good or excellent
Lequel est le plus formel : Excellent, Great, Outstanding, Remarkable et Superb ?
Superb est le plus formel de tous.
Lequel est le plus avancé : Excellent, Great, Outstanding, Remarkable et Superb ?
Superb est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.
Excellent, Great, Outstanding, Remarkable et Superb sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?
Excellent: A2, Great: A1, Outstanding: B2, Remarkable: B2, Superb: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.
Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Excellent, Great, Outstanding, Remarkable et Superb ?
Excellent: adjective, Great: adjective, Outstanding: adjective, Remarkable: adjective, Superb: adjective.
Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?
Excellent: Her performance in the play was excellent and received a standing ovation. 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. Superb: a superb player
Puis-je utiliser Excellent, Great, Outstanding, Remarkable et Superb de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Excellent, Great, Outstanding, Remarkable et Superb 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.