Lock vs Seal

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Lock

Top 1000 (très courant)A2verb

Seal

Top 2000 (courant)C1verb
Le plus courant: Lock
 LockSeal
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/lɒk/","/lɒks/","/lɒkt/","/ˈlɒkɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lɑːk/","/lɑːks/","/lɑːkt/","/ˈlɑːkɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/siːl/","/siːlz/","/siːld/","/ˈsiːlɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/siːl/","/siːlz/","/siːld/","/ˈsiːlɪŋ/"]/
SensA device that keeps things secure and needs a key or combination to open.A sea animal that has flippers and can swim.
ExemplePlease make sure to lock the door before you leave.Please seal the envelope before you mail it to ensure the contents don't fall out.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRA2C1
Nature grammaticaleverbverb
Collocationscarefully, automatically, electronically, forget to, be firmly locked, be securely locked, keep something locked, away, in, in, be safely locked, be securely lockedcarefully, properly, tightly, from, with, carefully, properly, tightly, from, with
Antonymesunlock, openopen, unseal, uncover
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'unlock', not realizing they are opposites., Using 'lock' as a noun instead of a verb incorrectly., Mispronouncing 'lock' as 'luck'.Confused with 'ceal' — make sure to remember the correct spelling., Using 'seal' when they mean 'sign' or 'approval'., Mispronouncing the word, often saying it like 'see-al'.
Notes d'usageUse 'lock' when talking about securing something, like a door or a bike. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'close' may be more appropriate.Use 'seal' when referring to the animal or when discussing sealing something in a formal context. Avoid using in informal conversations unless referring to the animal.

Questions fréquentes : Lock vs Seal

Quelle est la différence entre Lock et Seal ?

Lock: A device that keeps things secure and needs a key or combination to open. Seal: A sea animal that has flippers and can swim.

Lequel est le plus courant : Lock et Seal ?

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

Lock et Seal sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Lock: A2, Seal: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Puis-je utiliser Lock et Seal de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Lock et Seal 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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