Terms vs Words

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

Terms

Top 1000 (très courant) B2 noun

Words

Bloc à haute fréquence

	Terms	Words
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/tɜːmz/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/tɜːrmz/"]/	🇬🇧 //wɜːdz// 🇺🇸 //wɝːdz//
Sens	Words or phrases that have a specific meaning.	Des lettres ou des sons qui ont un sens. Letters or sounds that make a meaning.
Exemple	The terms of the contract were clearly stated to avoid any misunderstandings.	He has a way with words that captivates everyone.
Registre	Neutre	Neutre
Fréquence	Top 1000 (très courant)	Bloc à haute fréquence
Niveau CEFR	B2	-
Nature grammaticale	noun
Collocations	terms and conditions, technical terms, legal terms, terms of service, payment terms	choose words, use words, find words, express words, hear words
Antonymes	agreements, conditions, contracts	silence, quiet
Erreurs fréquentes	Confused with 'conditions' - they are related but not the same., Using 'terms' in singular form when referring to multiple items., Not distinguishing between technical terms and colloquial terms.	Confused with 'word' when referring to a single term., Using 'words' as a verb instead of a noun., Omitting the plural form when necessary in context.
Notes d'usage	Use 'terms' when discussing definitions, agreements, or conditions. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler words are preferred.	Utilisé à l'oral et à l'écrit en anglais. Dans des contextes informels, 'words' peut aussi signifier des promesses. Évitez de l'utiliser dans des contextes trop formels. Used in both spoken and written English. In informal settings, 'words' can also mean promises. Avoid using in overly formal contexts.

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I said the words: "Don't forget my father's watch."

The Wire › S1 E1

Well, say the words, Bunk.

FORREST: And he liked to say the "F" word.

I said the words: "Don't forget my father's watch."

The Wire › S1 E1

Well, say the words, Bunk.

Words

Questions fréquentes : Terms vs Words

Quelle est la différence entre Terms et Words ?

Terms: Words or phrases that have a specific meaning. Words: Letters or sounds that make a meaning.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Terms: The terms of the contract were clearly stated to avoid any misunderstandings. Words: He has a way with words that captivates everyone.

Puis-je utiliser Terms et Words de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Terms et Words 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.