Label vs Term

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

Label

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun

Term

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun
 LabelTerm
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈleɪbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈleɪbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/tɜːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tɜːrm/"]/
SensA word or symbol that tells you what something is.A word or phrase used in a specific way.
ExemplePlease attach a label to each box so we know what’s inside.The term 'apple' refers to a type of fruit.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRB1A2
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsadhesive, sticky, package, bear, carry, have, on a/​the label, label on, ideological, party, apply, assign, attach, music, record, major, launch, sign to, sign with, under a/​the labelspecific, blanket, broad, use, be couched in, define, connote something, denote something, describe something, term for, term of, in glowing terms, in no uncertain terms, in simple terms, college, school, university, paper, during (the) term, in the term, the beginning of (the) term, the end of (the) term, long, short, full, serve, seek, win, run, expire, run out, at term, in the long term, in the medium term, in the near term, long, short, full, serve, seek, win, run, expire, run out, at term, in the long term, in the medium term, in the near term
Antonymesunlabelled, namelessundefined, unclassified
Erreurs fréquentes'Label' is sometimes confused with 'tag' even though they can have different uses., Learners might forget to use 'label' as a verb and instead use it only as a noun., Some learners use 'label' incorrectly in plural forms like 'labeles'.Confused with 'team' — ensure use of the correct word., Using 'terms' instead of 'term' when referring to a single concept., Misunderstanding the context; 'term' is not always synonymous with 'word'.
Notes d'usageUse 'label' when referring to names or tags for items. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.Use 'term' in academic or technical contexts when discussing concepts. Avoid in casual speech or when referring to everyday language.

Questions fréquentes : Label vs Term

Quelle est la différence entre Label et Term ?

Label: A word or symbol that tells you what something is. Term: A word or phrase used in a specific way.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Label et Term ?

Label est le niveau le plus élevé, à B1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Label et Term sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Label: B1, Term: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Label et Term ?

Label: noun, Term: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Label: Please attach a label to each box so we know what’s inside. Term: The term 'apple' refers to a type of fruit.

Puis-je utiliser Label et Term de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Label et Term 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.