B2 noun Neutre

insert

/ˈɪnsɜːrt/

A noun referring to something that is placed or folded into another thing, such as an advertisement in a magazine or a cushion in a shoe. It can also refer to a small piece of material added to a garment or a part added to a machine.

Exemples

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1

I bought a gel insert for my sneakers to provide better arch support.

I bought a gel insert for my sneakers to provide better arch support.

2

The quarterly journal included a technical insert with updated statistical data.

The quarterly journal included a technical insert with updated statistical data.

3

Did you see that coupon insert in the Sunday paper?

Did you see that coupon insert in the Sunday paper?

Famille de mots

Nom
insert
Verb
insert
Adjectif
insertable
Apparenté
insertion
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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'IN-sert' as something that is already 'IN' another object, like a special coupon inside a magazine.

Quiz rapide

The medicine bottle comes with a small paper ___ that lists all the possible side effects.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : insert

Exemples

1

I bought a gel insert for my sneakers to provide better arch support.

everyday

I bought a gel insert for my sneakers to provide better arch support.

2

The quarterly journal included a technical insert with updated statistical data.

formal

The quarterly journal included a technical insert with updated statistical data.

3

Did you see that coupon insert in the Sunday paper?

informal

Did you see that coupon insert in the Sunday paper?

4

The textbook features a fold-out insert that displays a chronological timeline of the era.

academic

The textbook features a fold-out insert that displays a chronological timeline of the era.

5

We need to design a new product insert to explain the warranty terms to customers.

business

We need to design a new product insert to explain the warranty terms to customers.

Famille de mots

Nom
insert
Verb
insert
Adjectif
insertable
Apparenté
insertion

Collocations courantes

shoe insert shoe insert
advertising insert advertising insert
package insert package insert
removable insert removable insert
magazine insert magazine insert

Phrases Courantes

product insert

product insert

orthotic insert

orthotic insert

advertising insert

advertising insert

Souvent confondu avec

insert vs insertion

Insertion refers to the act or process of putting something in, while an insert is the physical object itself.

insert vs inset

An inset is usually a small map or picture positioned within the border of a larger one, whereas an insert is often a separate piece added.

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Notes d'usage

When used as a noun, the stress is on the first syllable (IN-sert). It is most commonly used in the context of publishing (advertisements), footwear (comfort pads), and product packaging (instruction sheets).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the verb pronunciation (in-SERT) when they are using it as a noun. They also occasionally use 'insert' to describe the action, where 'insertion' would be grammatically more appropriate.

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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'IN-sert' as something that is already 'IN' another object, like a special coupon inside a magazine.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin word 'insertus', the past participle of 'inserere', meaning 'to join into' or 'put in'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Takes the plural form 'inserts' Often functions as a noun adjunct in phrases like 'insert key' or 'insert tab'
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Contexte culturel

In American culture, Sunday newspapers are traditionally valued for their thick stacks of advertising inserts and coupon booklets.

Quiz rapide

The medicine bottle comes with a small paper ___ that lists all the possible side effects.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : insert

Mots lis

bolster

C1

To support, strengthen, or provide additional evidence for something, making it more effective or resilient. In an academic or professional context, it often refers to reinforcing an argument, a theory, or a financial position.

bonanza

C1

A situation which creates very sudden wealth, luck, or fortune, often on a large scale. It is frequently used to describe a source of great profit or a sudden windfall in business or natural resources.

botch

C1

A botch refers to a piece of work that has been performed poorly, clumsily, or carelessly, resulting in a failed or messy outcome. It often describes a task that was attempted without the necessary skill or attention to detail, leading to a ruined result.

bout

C1

A brief period of intense activity, or a specific occurrence of something, such as an illness or a strong emotion. It is frequently used to describe a temporary struggle or a competitive match in sports like boxing.

brazen

C1

Brazen describes behavior that is bold, shameless, and often shocking because it ignores traditional rules of conduct or morality. It is frequently used when someone does something wrong but makes no effort to hide their actions.

bristle

C1

A short, stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal's skin, a man's face, or a brush. In a scientific or academic context, it refers to any stiff, hair-like structure on an organism.

brochure

C1

A small booklet or pamphlet containing pictures and information about a product, service, or location. It is typically used for advertising or to provide detailed information to a specific audience in a compact format.

browse

C1

In an informational context, a browse is an exploratory, non-linear act of surveying data or items without a specific target. In ecology, it refers to the edible parts of woody plants, such as twigs and shoots, which serve as a primary food source for herbivores.

abundance

B2

A very large quantity of something that is more than enough. It describes the state of having plenty or a surplus of resources, qualities, or objects.

bumper

C1

To provide a protective buffer or cushion to an object or system to absorb impact or mitigate the effects of a shock. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to implementing measures that safeguard a process or entity against external volatility or negative pressures.

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