Item vs Product

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

Item

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun

Product

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun
 ItemProduct
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈaɪtəm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈaɪtəm/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒdʌkt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːdʌkt/"]/
SensA single thing or object.An item made for selling.
ExemplePlease take a look at the item on the shelf.The new phone is an amazing product that has many features.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRA2A1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsindividual, particular, single, item of, item about, item on, item by item, an item on the agenda, list, menu, etc., individual, particular, single, item of, item about, item on, item by item, an item on the agenda, list, menu, etc., individual, particular, single, item of, item about, item on, item by item, an item on the agenda, list, menu, etc.good, right, innovative, buy, purchase, sell, area, category, group, a range of products, good, right, innovative, buy, purchase, sell, area, category, group, a range of products, end, final, natural, product of, good, right, innovative, buy, purchase, sell, area, category, group, a range of products
Antonymeswhole, collection, groupconsumer, user
Erreurs fréquentesUsing 'item' as an uncountable noun., Confusing 'item' with 'idea' in abstract contexts., Pluralizing incorrectly (e.g., 'items' should be used instead of 'itemes').Using 'produce' instead of 'product'., Confusing 'product' with 'produce' which refers to farm items., Forgetting to use 'a' or 'the' when singular: 'the product is great'.
Notes d'usageThe word 'item' is commonly used in both written and spoken English. It is suitable for formal and informal contexts. However, avoid using 'item' when referring to abstract concepts; it's best for physical things or specific entries in lists.Use 'product' when referring to something created for sale or use. It's suitable in both casual and professional contexts, but avoid using it in overly informal conversations.

Questions fréquentes : Item vs Product

Quelle est la différence entre Item et Product ?

Item: A single thing or object. Product: An item made for selling.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Item et Product ?

Item est le niveau le plus élevé, à A2, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Item et Product sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Item: A2, Product: A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Item et Product ?

Item: noun, Product: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Item: Please take a look at the item on the shelf. Product: The new phone is an amazing product that has many features.

Puis-je utiliser Item et Product de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Item et Product 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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