Cool MateExplain vs Specify
Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.
Explain
Top 1000 (très courant)A1verb
Specify
Top 2000 (courant)B2verb
Le plus courant: Explain
| Explain | Specify | |
|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈspleɪn/","/ɪkˈspleɪnz/","/ɪkˈspleɪnd/","/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈspleɪn/","/ɪkˈspleɪnz/","/ɪkˈspleɪnd/","/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈspesɪfaɪ/","/ˈspesɪfaɪz/","/ˈspesɪfaɪd/","/ˈspesɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈspesɪfaɪ/","/ˈspesɪfaɪz/","/ˈspesɪfaɪd/","/ˈspesɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/ |
| Sens | To make something clear or easy to understand. | To say exactly what you mean. |
| Exemple | Can you explain how this machine works? | Remember to specify your size when ordering clothes. |
| Registre | Neutre | Neutre |
| Fréquence | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 2000 (courant) |
| Niveau CEFR | A1 | B2 |
| Nature grammaticale | verb | verb |
| Collocations | in detail, fully, adequately, be able to, be unable to, can, about, to, explain everything, go a long way, some way, etc. towards/toward explaining something, in detail, fully, adequately, be able to, be unable to, can, about, to, explain everything, go a long way, some way, etc. towards/toward explaining something | clearly, fully, carefully, allow somebody to, require somebody to, be difficult to |
| Antonymes | confuse, obscure, complicate | vague, generalize |
| Erreurs fréquentes | Using 'explain' without an object, e.g., 'I will explain' instead of 'I will explain the concept.', Confusing 'explain' with 'describe' – 'explain' is about making something clear, while 'describe' is about detailing., Misusing the tense, e.g., saying 'I explained' when referring to a future action. | Using 'specification' instead of 'specify'., Confusing 'specify' with 'identify'., Omitting the object when using 'specify'. |
| Notes d'usage | Use 'explain' when you want to clarify or make something easier to understand. It's appropriate in both speaking and writing, but avoid using it in highly formal contexts where more technical terms might be preferred. | Use 'specify' when you want to give detailed information. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, especially in formal situations. Avoid in very casual conversations. |
Questions fréquentes : Explain vs Specify
Quelle est la différence entre Explain et Specify ?
Explain: To make something clear or easy to understand. Specify: To say exactly what you mean.
Lequel est le plus courant : Explain et Specify ?
Explain est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.
Explain et Specify sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?
Explain: A1, Specify: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.
Puis-je utiliser Explain et Specify de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Explain et Specify 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.