Fraction vs Ratio

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Fraction

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun

Ratio

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun
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Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈfrækʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfrækʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈreɪʃiəʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈreɪʃiəʊ/"]/
SensA part of a whole, often shown as a number with a top and a bottom.The relationship between two numbers showing how much of one there is compared to the other.
ExempleOnly a small fraction of a bank's total deposits will be withdrawn at any one time.The ratio of students to teachers in the school is quite favorable.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB2C1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationslarge, significant, sizeable, fraction of, just a fraction, only a fraction, vulgar, decimal, improper, express something ashigh, low, gender, achieve, have, improve, improve, worsen, differ, in a/​the ratio, ratio between, ratio of something to something
Antonymeswhole, entiretydisproportion, imbalance
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'fractional' which means something that is in part., Omitting the word 'of' when describing parts, e.g., saying '1/2 cake' instead of '1/2 of a cake'., Using it incorrectly with non-numerical contexts.Confused with 'proportion'; 'ratio' refers to the relationship compared to each other., Using 'ratio' in non-numeric contexts; it is primarily a numerical term., Mispronouncing 'ratio' as 'rat-io'; the correct pronunciation emphasizes 'ra-'.
Notes d'usageUsed in math and everyday situations to describe dividing things. It may not be used in casual conversations unless discussing specific math topics.Used in mathematics, sciences, and discussions about comparisons. Avoid in casual conversation unless the context is clear.

Questions fréquentes : Fraction vs Ratio

Quelle est la différence entre Fraction et Ratio ?

Fraction: A part of a whole, often shown as a number with a top and a bottom. Ratio: The relationship between two numbers showing how much of one there is compared to the other.

Fraction et Ratio sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Fraction: B2, Ratio: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Puis-je utiliser Fraction et Ratio de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Fraction et Ratio 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.