Marker vs Token

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

Marker

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun

Token

Top 2000 (courant)
 MarkerToken
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈmɑːkə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈmɑːrkər/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈtəʊ.kən//🇺🇸 //ˈtoʊ.kən//
SensA tool used to write or draw, usually with ink.A token is something that represents something else.
Exemplea boundary markerHe received a token of appreciation for his hard work.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB2-
Nature grammaticalenoun
Collocationspermanent marker, dry-erase marker, highlighter marker, marker board, art markergift token, digital token, membership token, game token, security token
Antonymeseraser, invisibility, absence-
Erreurs fréquentesMixing up with 'marker pen' which is more specific., Confusing the plural form, sometimes written as 'markers' or 'markas' incorrectly., Using 'marker' when referring generally to writing tools, which can also include pens or pencils.Confused with 'symbol' and 'marker'., Using 'token' as an uncountable noun., Mispronouncing the second syllable.
Notes d'usageUsed in both casual and professional settings. Suitable for school, office, or art contexts. Not used in very formal writing.Use 'token' when referring to a symbol or a representation. Common in technology or gaming contexts. May not be suitable in very formal writing.

Questions fréquentes : Marker vs Token

Quelle est la différence entre Marker et Token ?

Marker: A tool used to write or draw, usually with ink. Token: A token is something that represents something else.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Marker: a boundary marker Token: He received a token of appreciation for his hard work.

Puis-je utiliser Marker et Token de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Marker et Token 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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