Fragment vs Part vs Piece vs Section

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

Fragment

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun

Part

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun

Piece

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun

Section

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun
 FragmentPartPieceSection
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈfræɡmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfræɡmənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/pɑːt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pɑːrt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/piːs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/piːs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsekʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsekʃn/"]/
SensA small piece or part of something, not complete.A piece or segment of something.A part of something larger.A part of something, like a piece of a whole.
ExemplePolice found fragments of glass near the scene.She plays a significant part in the school play.Can I have a piece of cake, please?Please complete the form and sign in the designated section.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRB2A1A1A1
Nature grammaticalenounnounnounnoun
Collocationsfragment of evidence, fragment of text, fragment of memory, glass fragment, fragment of a conversationbig, good, greater, comprise, constitute, fall into, in part, part of, the parts of the body, foreign parts, private parts, big, good, greater, comprise, constitute, fall into, in part, part of, the parts of the body, foreign parts, private parts, big, good, greater, comprise, constitute, fall into, in part, part of, the parts of the body, foreign parts, private parts, big, good, greater, comprise, constitute, fall into, in part, part of, the parts of the body, foreign parts, private parts, replacement, spare, auto, manufacture, assemble, parts dealer, parts maker, parts supplier, big, good, greater, comprise, constitute, fall into, in part, part of, the parts of the body, foreign parts, private parts, big, good, greater, comprise, constitute, fall into, in part, part of, the parts of the body, foreign parts, private parts, big, bit, small, act, have, play, in the part, part of, act the part, dress the part, look the part, big, huge, leading, have, do, play, part in, big, bit, small, act, have, play, in the part, part of, act the part, dress the part, look the partbig, huge, large, assemble, glue (back) together, put (back) together, in pieces, piece of, bits and pieces, break into pieces, smash into pieces, big, huge, large, assemble, glue (back) together, put (back) together, in pieces, piece of, bits and pieces, break into pieces, smash into pieces, big, huge, large, assemble, glue (back) together, put (back) together, in pieces, piece of, bits and pieces, break into pieces, smash into pieces, amazing, beautiful, brilliant, compose, produce, write, be called something, be entitled something, be titled something, piece by, piece for, piece from, a piece of music, a piece of sculpture, a piece of work, amazing, beautiful, brilliant, compose, produce, write, be called something, be entitled something, be titled something, piece by, piece for, piece from, a piece of music, a piece of sculpture, a piece of work, big, huge, large, assemble, glue (back) together, put (back) together, in pieces, piece of, bits and pieces, break into pieces, smash into piecesopening, concluding, final, dedicate, devote, add, leader, manager, in a/​the section, in sections, under section, a section of society, opening, concluding, final, dedicate, devote, add, leader, manager, in a/​the section, in sections, under section, a section of society, opening, concluding, final, dedicate, devote, add, leader, manager, in a/​the section, in sections, under section, a section of society, opening, concluding, final, dedicate, devote, add, leader, manager, in a/​the section, in sections, under section, a section of society, opening, concluding, final, dedicate, devote, add, leader, manager, in a/​the section, in sections, under section, a section of society
Antonymeswhole, complete, entirewhole, entirety, totalwhole, complete, entirewhole, entirety
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'fragment' with 'fragmented' (which means broken into parts)., Using 'fragment' as a verb instead of its noun form., Mispronouncing it as 'frag-ment' instead of 'frag-ment'Using 'parts' when referring to a single piece., Confusing 'part' with 'share' in certain contexts., Misplacing 'part' in compound phrases, such as 'part time' to 'time part'.Confused with 'peace'., Used 'pieces' when referring to uncountable nouns incorrectly., Misused as a verb; it is primarily a noun.Using 'section' instead of 'segment' in the context of a physical object., Confusing 'section' with 'sectional' when describing furniture., Adding unnecessary plural forms like 'sections' when referring to a single part.
Notes d'usageUse 'fragment' to refer to incomplete objects or parts in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'piece' might suffice.Use 'part' for referring to a section of a whole. It's appropriate in both spoken and written language, but more formal contexts may prefer 'component' or 'element'.Use this word when talking about parts of whole items, such as a piece of cake or a piece of furniture. It is neutral and widely acceptable in both spoken and written contexts.Use 'section' when referring to a distinct part of a whole, such as a chapter in a book or a part of a document. Avoid using it in contexts where a more specific term could be clearer.

Questions fréquentes : Fragment vs Part vs Piece vs Section

Quelle est la différence entre Fragment, Part, Piece et Section ?

Fragment: A small piece or part of something, not complete. Part: A piece or segment of something. Piece: A part of something larger. Section: A part of something, like a piece of a whole.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Fragment, Part, Piece et Section ?

Fragment est le niveau le plus élevé, à B2, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Fragment, Part, Piece et Section sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Fragment: B2, Part: A1, Piece: A1, Section: A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Fragment, Part, Piece et Section ?

Fragment: noun, Part: noun, Piece: noun, Section: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Fragment: Police found fragments of glass near the scene. Part: She plays a significant part in the school play. Piece: Can I have a piece of cake, please? Section: Please complete the form and sign in the designated section.

Puis-je utiliser Fragment, Part, Piece et Section de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Fragment, Part, Piece et Section 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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