Foundation vs Institution

Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.

Foundation

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun

Institution

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun
 FoundationInstitution
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/faʊnˈdeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/faʊnˈdeɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃn/"]/
SensThe base or support of something.A place or organization that helps society, like a school or hospital.
ExempleThe foundation of the building is made of strong concrete.The institution of marriage has evolved over the years.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB2B2
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationshave no, without foundation, charitable, private, research, establish, set up, start, foundation for, deep, concrete, dig, lay, shake, stone, wallcentral, large, major, build, create, found, at a/​the institution, in institution, within institution, mental, correctional, penal, build, be admitted to, be placed in, at institution, in institution, institution for, national, cultural, economic, threaten, undermine, weaken
Antonymestop, peak, tipinformality, chaos
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'foundation' with 'founding' — they are different., Using 'foundation' without specifying what it's a base for., Mispronouncing it as 'foundashun' instead of 'founday-shun'.Confusing with 'organization' — 'institution' is often more formal., Using it for casual gatherings or groups instead of established places., Forgetting it can refer to rules or customs, not just buildings.
Notes d'usageUse 'foundation' in contexts like construction, education, or principles. It is neutral but fits best in formal or academic discussions. Avoid in casual conversation about non-structural topics.Used to describe organizations like schools, hospitals, or government bodies. Generally formal; avoid when describing casual groups or informal gatherings.

Questions fréquentes : Foundation vs Institution

Quelle est la différence entre Foundation et Institution ?

Foundation: The base or support of something. Institution: A place or organization that helps society, like a school or hospital.

Foundation et Institution sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Foundation: B2, Institution: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Foundation et Institution ?

Foundation: noun, Institution: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Foundation: The foundation of the building is made of strong concrete. Institution: The institution of marriage has evolved over the years.

Puis-je utiliser Foundation et Institution de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Foundation et Institution 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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