Laptop vs Notebook

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

Laptop

Top 3000 (courant)A2noun

Notebook

Top 1000 (très courant)B2noun
Le plus courant: Notebook
 LaptopNotebook
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈlæptɒp/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈlæptɑːp/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈnəʊtbʊk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnəʊtbʊk/"]/
SensA small computer that you can use on your lap.A book with empty pages to write in.
ExempleI opened my laptop and started typing.The police officer wrote the details down in his notebook.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 3000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRA2B2
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationscharge a laptop, laptop bag, laptop screen, open a laptop, laptop computerbound, leather-bound, spiral, jot something (down) in, record something in, scribble (something) in, paper, computer, in a/​your notebook, an entry in a notebook, bound, leather-bound, spiral, jot something (down) in, record something in, scribble (something) in, paper, computer, in a/​your notebook, an entry in a notebook, bound, leather-bound, spiral, jot something (down) in, record something in, scribble (something) in, paper, computer, in a/​your notebook, an entry in a notebook
Antonymesdesktop, towereraser, whiteboard
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'notebook' — notebooks can refer to both computers and paper notepads., Using 'laptop' as a verb, which is incorrect.Confused with 'notebook computer' instead of 'notebook' as writing tool., Using 'notebooks' when referring to a single item.
Notes d'usageUse 'laptop' in both formal and casual contexts. It's appropriate in offices, schools, and homes, but avoid slang settings.Used in both academic and casual contexts. Avoid using in highly technical or formal writing where specific terms are preferred.

Questions fréquentes : Laptop vs Notebook

Quelle est la différence entre Laptop et Notebook ?

Laptop: A small computer that you can use on your lap. Notebook: A book with empty pages to write in.

Lequel est le plus courant : Laptop et Notebook ?

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

Laptop et Notebook sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Laptop: A2, Notebook: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Puis-je utiliser Laptop et Notebook de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Laptop et Notebook 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.