criticism

critique

Propos qui soulignent les défauts ou les aspects négatifs de quelqu’un ou de quelque chose.

En anglais simple : Comments that say what is wrong or bad about someone or something.

• She accepted the criticism calmly.
• The plan drew criticism from local people.
• He faced harsh criticism for his comments.

Comment l'utiliser : criticism of someone/something (There was strong criticism of the decision.); criticism for doing something (He faced criticism for arriving late.)

Synonymes : disapproval, censure

Contraires : praise

Expressions courantes : face criticism, criticism of something, come under criticism

critique, analyse critique

Examen ou commentaire approfondi qui évalue les qualités et les faiblesses de quelque chose.

En anglais simple : A careful examination or comment that judges the strengths and weaknesses of something.

• He teaches literary criticism.
• Her criticism of the argument was thoughtful.
• The essay offers several detailed criticisms of the theory.

Comment l'utiliser : criticism of something (Her criticism of the novel focuses on its ending.)

Synonymes : critique, analysis, evaluation

Expressions courantes : literary criticism, detailed criticism, criticism of something