Print vs Reproduce

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Print

Top 1000 (très courant)A2verb

Reproduce

Top 5000 (assez courant)C1verb
Le plus courant: Print
 PrintReproduce
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/prɪnt/","/prɪnts/","/ˈprɪntɪd/","/ˈprɪntɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/prɪnt/","/prɪnts/","/ˈprɪntɪd/","/ˈprɪntɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/","/ˌriːprəˈdjuːsɪz/","/ˌriːprəˈdjuːst/","/ˌriːprəˈdjuːsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌriːprəˈduːs/","/ˌriːprəˈduːsɪz/","/ˌriːprəˈduːst/","/ˌriːprəˈduːsɪŋ/"]/
SensTo make a copy on paper using a printer.To make something again or copy it.
ExempleI need to print this document for my meeting.Scientists can reproduce the experiment to verify the results.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 5000 (assez courant)
Niveau CEFRA2C1
Nature grammaticaleverbverb
Collocationsbeautifully, badly, cheaply, from, in, on, beautifully, badly, cheaply, from, in, on, beautifully, badly, cheaply, from, in, on, beautifully, badly, cheaply, from, in, onaccurately, exactly, faithfully, be able to, can, be unable to, from, an attempt to reproduce something, beautifully reproduced, reproduced (by) courtesy of somebody/​something, accurately, exactly, faithfully, be able to, can, be unable to, from, an attempt to reproduce something, beautifully reproduced, reproduced (by) courtesy of somebody/​something, asexually, sexually, naturally, be able to, be likely to, can, by
Antonymeserase, deletedestroy, eliminate
Erreurs fréquentesUsing the wrong tense, such as 'printed' when 'print' is correct., Confusing 'print' with 'imprint' which refers to marking or pressing something., Not specifying what to print, leading to vague statements.Confused with 'produce' — 'reproduce' implies making a copy., Incorrectly using 'reproduce' without an object — it requires something to be reproduced., Using 'reproduce' in an informal context — it sounds too formal for casual talk.
Notes d'usageUse 'print' when talking about producing documents or images. It is common in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in a slang context. For instance, it's suitable for office settings but less so in casual conversation.Typically used in scientific or artistic contexts. Avoid using in casual conversation unless referring to duplicating objects. Can sound formal in everyday speech.

Questions fréquentes : Print vs Reproduce

Quelle est la différence entre Print et Reproduce ?

Print: To make a copy on paper using a printer. Reproduce: To make something again or copy it.

Lequel est le plus courant : Print et Reproduce ?

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

Lequel est le plus avancé : Print et Reproduce ?

Reproduce est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Print et Reproduce sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Print: A2, Reproduce: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Print et Reproduce ?

Print: verb, Reproduce: verb.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Print: I need to print this document for my meeting. Reproduce: Scientists can reproduce the experiment to verify the results.

Puis-je utiliser Print et Reproduce de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Print et Reproduce 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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