Stable vs Steady

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

Stable

Top 2000 (courant)B2adjective

Steady

Top 1000 (très courant)B2adjective
Le plus courant: Steady
 StableSteady
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈsteɪbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsteɪbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈstedi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈstedi/"]/
SensNot changing a lot; steady.Not changing; stable.
ExempleThe bridge is stable and can handle heavy traffic.She has a steady job that provides her with financial security.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRB2B2
Nature grammaticaleadjectiveadjective
Collocationsbe, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, verybe, seem, become, remarkably, very, fairly, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very
Antonymesunstable, volatile, insecureunstable, fluctuating, irregular
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'stabile', which is not a standard English word., Used incorrectly as a verb when it's an adjective., Misused as a noun when referring to a place where horses are kept.Confused with 'steady' vs 'stedy' - 'steady' is the correct spelling., Using 'steady' in contexts that require a more dynamic word, like 'active' or 'exciting'., Mixing up 'steady' with 'steady on' - the latter is used primarily as a command.
Notes d'usageUse 'stable' when describing things that are not likely to change suddenly, such as emotions, situations, or physical conditions. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.Use 'steady' to describe something that is consistent or reliable. It’s appropriate in both casual conversations and professional contexts, but avoid using it in overly emotional situations.

Questions fréquentes : Stable vs Steady

Quelle est la différence entre Stable et Steady ?

Stable: Not changing a lot; steady. Steady: Not changing; stable.

Lequel est le plus courant : Stable et Steady ?

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

Stable et Steady sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Stable: B2, Steady: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Puis-je utiliser Stable et Steady de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Stable et Steady 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.