Le guide complet des mots qui changent entre l'anglais americain et britannique
| Francais | Anglais britannique (UK) | Anglais americain (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Appartement | Flat | Apartment |
| Ascenseur | Lift | Elevator |
| Rez-de-chaussee | Ground floor | First floor |
| 1er etage | First floor | Second floor |
| Jardin | Garden | Yard |
| Robinet | Tap | Faucet |
| Poubelle | Bin / Rubbish bin | Trash can / Garbage can |
| Ordures | Rubbish | Trash / Garbage |
| Placard | Cupboard / Wardrobe | Closet |
| Rideau | Curtains | Drapes |
| Torche / Lampe de poche | Torch | Flashlight |
| Francais | Anglais britannique (UK) | Anglais americain (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuit (sucre) | Biscuit | Cookie |
| Chips (frites fines) | Crisps | Chips |
| Frites | Chips | French fries |
| Bonbon | Sweet | Candy |
| Confiture | Jam | Jelly / Jam |
| Aubergine | Aubergine | Eggplant |
| Courgette | Courgette | Zucchini |
| Coriandre | Coriander | Cilantro |
| Boite de conserve | Tin | Can |
| Note (restaurant) | Bill | Check |
| A emporter | Takeaway | Takeout / To go |
| Francais | Anglais britannique (UK) | Anglais americain (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Voiture | Car | Car / Automobile |
| Coffre (voiture) | Boot | Trunk |
| Capot | Bonnet | Hood |
| Pare-brise | Windscreen | Windshield |
| Essence | Petrol | Gas / Gasoline |
| Trottoir | Pavement | Sidewalk |
| Metro | Underground / Tube | Subway |
| Autoroute | Motorway | Highway / Freeway |
| Rond-point | Roundabout | Traffic circle / Rotary |
| Permis de conduire | Driving licence | Driver's license |
| Camion | Lorry | Truck |
| Parking | Car park | Parking lot |
| Francais | Anglais britannique (UK) | Anglais americain (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Pull-over | Jumper | Sweater |
| Pantalon | Trousers | Pants |
| Sous-vetement | Pants / Knickers | Underwear |
| Baskets | Trainers | Sneakers |
| Gilet | Waistcoat | Vest |
| Bretelles | Braces | Suspenders |
| Francais | Anglais britannique (UK) | Anglais americain (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Vacances | Holiday(s) | Vacation |
| Automne | Autumn | Fall |
| Gomme | Rubber | Eraser |
| Maths | Maths | Math |
| CV | CV | Resume |
| File d'attente | Queue | Line |
| Billet (aller-retour) | Return ticket | Round-trip ticket |
| Billet (aller simple) | Single ticket | One-way ticket |
| Telephone portable | Mobile (phone) | Cell (phone) |
| Film | Film | Movie |
| Cinema | Cinema | Movie theater |
Exercice 1 : Ces phrases sont en anglais americain. Reecrivez-les en anglais britannique :
a) I parked my car in the parking lot. →
b) Can I have the check, please? →
c) Take the elevator to the second floor. →
d) I put the groceries in the trunk. →
e) She's wearing new sneakers. →
Exercice 2 : UK ou US ? Identifiez l'origine de chaque mot :
a) Sidewalk →
b) Rubbish →
c) Cookie →
d) Bonnet →
e) Candy →
f) Lorry →
g) Vacation →
h) Queue →
Exercice 3 : Completez ce dialogue en anglais BRITANNIQUE :
— I need to fill up the car with (essence).
— Sure, there's a station past the (rond-point).
— Great. And can you put the shopping bags in the (coffre)?
— Done! Let's drive on the (autoroute) to save time.