contrast

contraste, différence

Différence que l’on remarque facilement entre deux personnes, choses ou idées.

En anglais simple : A noticeable difference between two people, things, or ideas.

• The contrast between the two rooms was striking.
• His calm voice was a contrast to her anger.
• The book explores contrasts between city and country life.

Comment l'utiliser : a contrast between A and B (There is a sharp contrast between their lifestyles.); in contrast to someone/something (In contrast to her brother, she enjoys cooking.)

Synonymes : difference, distinction

Contraires : similarity

Expressions courantes : sharp contrast, in contrast, contrast between things, contrast with something

contraste

Importance de la différence entre deux choses, notamment entre les zones claires et sombres d’une image.

En anglais simple : How much two things differ, especially the light and dark areas of an image.

• This photo needs more contrast.
• She adjusted the contrast on the screen.
• There is little contrast between these two shades.

Expressions courantes : high contrast, low contrast, adjust the contrast, color contrast

comparer, opposer

Comparer deux choses pour montrer ce qui les distingue.

En anglais simple : To compare two things in order to show how they are different.

• Contrast the two pictures.
• She contrasted their different approaches to teaching.
• The article contrasts today's prices with those of last year.

Comment l'utiliser : contrast A with B (The report contrasts village life with city life.)

Synonymes : set against, juxtapose

Expressions courantes : contrast two things, contrast with something, compare and contrast

contraster, trancher

Être nettement différent de quelque chose d’autre.

En anglais simple : To be noticeably different from something else.

• Their styles contrast sharply.
• Her bright scarf contrasted with her black coat.
• The peaceful garden contrasts with the noisy street.

Comment l'utiliser : contrast with something (The white walls contrast with the dark floor.)

Synonymes : differ

Contraires : match

Expressions courantes : contrast sharply, contrast with something, contrast strongly