Path vs Route

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

Path

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun

Route

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun
 PathRoute
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/pɑːθ/","/pɑːðz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pæθ/","/pæðz/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ruːt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ruːt//raʊt/"]/
SensA way or track for walking or traveling.A way or path to get somewhere.
ExempleThe path through the forest is very narrow.The fastest route to the city center is through the main highway.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRB1A2
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationslong, narrow, steep, follow, take, go along, go, run, descend, along a/​the path, down a/​the path, up a/​the path, off the beaten path, well-trodden, well-worn, clear, choose, find, follow, on a/​the path, path of, path to, cross paths (with somebody), obstacles in somebody/​something’s path, correct, right, flight, steer, trace, block, across something’s path, in something’s path, into something’s path, everything in somebody’s/​something’s pathfast, quick, short, follow, go, take, cross something, follow something, go, map, along the route, on the route, route between, en route, fast, quick, short, follow, go, take, cross something, follow something, go, map, along the route, on the route, route between, en route
Antonymesroad, obstacledetour, impasse
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'path' with 'way' — they have different usages., Using 'path' to describe a journey that is not literal., Incorrectly spelling 'path' as 'paf'Confused with 'root' which refers to a part of a plant., 'Routing' is not commonly used in casual speech, though correct in technical context.
Notes d'usageUse 'path' to describe physical trails or routes. Avoid using in highly technical contexts where 'route' might be more appropriate.Use 'route' when discussing directions, paths, or methods for achieving something. Avoid using it in very formal contexts.

Questions fréquentes : Path vs Route

Quelle est la différence entre Path et Route ?

Path: A way or track for walking or traveling. Route: A way or path to get somewhere.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Path et Route ?

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

Path et Route sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Path: B1, Route: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Path et Route ?

Path: noun, Route: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Path: The path through the forest is very narrow. Route: The fastest route to the city center is through the main highway.

Puis-je utiliser Path et Route de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Path et Route 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.