Functional vs Operational

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Functional

Top 1000 (très courant)C1adjective

Operational

FormelTop 3000 (courant)C1adjective
Le plus formel: OperationalLe plus courant: Functional
 FunctionalOperational
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈfʌŋkʃənl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfʌŋkʃənl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənl/"]/
Sensworking well and usefulRelated to how something works or functions.
ExempleBathrooms don't have to be purely functional.operational activities/costs/difficulties
RegistreNeutreFormel
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 3000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRC1C1
Nature grammaticaleadjectiveadjective
Collocationsfunctional design, functional requirements, functional skills, functional area, functional approachbe, become, remain, fully, be, become, remain, fully
Antonymesnonfunctional, useless, ineffectivenonoperational, inactive, out of order
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'functioning' — 'functional' describes usefulness, while 'functioning' refers to operating., Using 'functional' as a noun — it's only an adjective., Overusing in casual conversation; it’s more common in academic or technical discussions.Confusing 'operational' with 'operation' - they have different meanings., Using 'operational' to describe non-functional objects - it specifically means something that is working., Mispronouncing the word due to unfamiliarity with technical jargon.
Notes d'usageUsed when discussing how something works or is usable. Avoid in poetic or highly formal contexts where 'practical' or 'utilitarian' might be preferred.Use 'operational' in formal contexts, especially in business or technical discussions. It may not fit well in casual conversations.

Questions fréquentes : Functional vs Operational

Quelle est la différence entre Functional et Operational ?

Functional: working well and useful Operational: Related to how something works or functions.

Lequel est le plus formel : Functional et Operational ?

Operational est le plus formel de tous.

Lequel est le plus courant : Functional et Operational ?

Functional est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Functional et Operational sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Functional: C1, Operational: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Functional et Operational ?

Functional: adjective, Operational: adjective.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Functional: Bathrooms don't have to be purely functional. Operational: operational activities/costs/difficulties

Puis-je utiliser Functional et Operational de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Functional et Operational 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.