Illustration vs Instance

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

Illustration

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun

Instance

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun
 IllustrationInstance
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪnstəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪnstəns/"]/
SensA picture or drawing that explains something.A specific example or case of something.
ExempleThe book includes a beautiful illustration on every page.In this instance, we will need to apply a different approach.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB2B2
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsblack-and-white, colour/​color, coloured/​colored, depict something, show something, accompany something, in an/​the illustration, with an/​the illustration, illustration by, excellent, good, perfect, serve as, give (somebody), offer, purposes, as an illustration, by way of illustrationcountless, innumerable, many, give, provide, represent, occur, show something, for instance, in… instance, instance of, in the first instance
Antonymesconfusion, ambiguitywhole, entirety, totality
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'illustrate' — remember 'illustration' is the noun., Using 'illustration' when speaking about the act of drawing instead of the result., Incorrect pluralization, saying 'illustrations' when referring to one drawing.Confusing with 'instant' — they have different meanings., Using 'instances' incorrectly in plural form without examples., Mixing it up with 'instance of' instead of just 'instance.'
Notes d'usageUsed in both formal and informal contexts. Often seen in educational settings or as part of books and articles. Avoid in overly casual conversations where simpler words may suffice.Use 'instance' in both spoken and written English to refer to particular examples. It's suitable for formal and informal contexts but avoid it in casual conversations or slang.

Questions fréquentes : Illustration vs Instance

Quelle est la différence entre Illustration et Instance ?

Illustration: A picture or drawing that explains something. Instance: A specific example or case of something.

Illustration et Instance sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Illustration: B2, Instance: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Puis-je utiliser Illustration et Instance de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Illustration et Instance 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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