Skill vs Superpower

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Skill

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun

Superpower

Top 2000 (courant)
Le plus courant: Skill
 SkillSuperpower
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/skɪl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skɪl/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈsuːpəpɑː/”/🇺🇸 //ˈsuːpərˌpaʊər//
SensLa capacité de faire quelque chose bien, généralement grâce à une formation ou à la pratique.The ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice.A very special ability or strength.
ExempleHe has a skill for painting that impresses everyone.Many superheroes have a superpower that helps them save the day.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRA1-
Nature grammaticalenoun
Collocationsconsiderable, consummate, extraordinary, range, set, have, possess, combine, level, set, acquisition, with skill, skill as, skill at, a degree of skill, a level of skill, a lack of skill, considerable, consummate, extraordinary, range, set, have, possess, combine, level, set, acquisition, with skill, skill as, skill at, a degree of skill, a level of skill, a lack of skillpolitical superpower, superpower status, superpower abilities, superpower competition, unexpected superpower
Antonymesinability, ignoranceweakness, impotence
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'ability' — skill usually implies training or practice., Used as a verb incorrectly — skill is a noun.Confused with 'superiority', thinking they have the same meaning., Using 'superpower' to refer to common strengths like intelligence., Misunderstanding it as a purely physical ability instead of a broader concept.
Notes d'usageUtilisez 'compétence' pour parler d'aptitudes dans divers contextes, du sport aux arts. Évitez de l'utiliser dans des contextes très informels où des termes plus simples comme 'talent' pourraient mieux convenir.Use 'skill' to talk about abilities in various contexts, from sports to arts. Avoid using it in very informal settings where simpler terms like 'talent' might fit better.Commonly used in both casual and formal contexts. Often relates to abilities in superhero contexts but can also refer to unique strengths in individuals or organizations.

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Questions fréquentes : Skill vs Superpower

Quelle est la différence entre Skill et Superpower ?

Skill: The ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice. Superpower: A very special ability or strength.

Lequel est le plus courant : Skill et Superpower ?

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

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Skill: He has a skill for painting that impresses everyone. Superpower: Many superheroes have a superpower that helps them save the day.

Puis-je utiliser Skill et Superpower de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Skill et Superpower 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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