B2 verb Neutre

label

/ˈleɪ.bəl/

To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.

Exemples

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1

I need to label these moving boxes so I know which room they belong in.

I need to mark these storage containers to identify their destination.

2

The specimens were carefully labeled with the date and location of their discovery.

The samples were meticulously identified with chronological and geographical data.

3

It's not fair to label him as lazy just because he's quiet.

It is unjust to categorize him as unmotivated simply due to his reserved nature.

Famille de mots

Nom
label
Verb
label
Adjectif
labeled
Apparenté
labeling
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Label' as a 'Letter' you attach to an object to tell you what it is.

Quiz rapide

The laboratory technician was instructed to ___ each vial with a unique serial number.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : label

Exemples

1

I need to label these moving boxes so I know which room they belong in.

everyday

I need to mark these storage containers to identify their destination.

2

The specimens were carefully labeled with the date and location of their discovery.

formal

The samples were meticulously identified with chronological and geographical data.

3

It's not fair to label him as lazy just because he's quiet.

informal

It is unjust to categorize him as unmotivated simply due to his reserved nature.

4

Students were asked to label the parts of the cell in the biological diagram.

academic

Learners were required to name the components of the cell within the scientific illustration.

5

The company must label all hazardous materials according to international safety standards.

business

The firm is required to provide descriptive tags for all dangerous substances per global regulations.

Famille de mots

Nom
label
Verb
label
Adjectif
labeled
Apparenté
labeling

Collocations courantes

clearly label to provide a distinct and easy-to-read identification
label as to describe or categorize someone in a particular way
accurately label to provide correct and precise identifying information
label a diagram to write the names of parts on a drawing
be labeled with to have a tag or name attached to it

Phrases Courantes

designer label

clothing made by a famous fashion company

label someone a failure

to describe someone as unsuccessful in a definitive way

private label

products manufactured by one company for sale under another company's brand

Souvent confondu avec

label vs tag

A tag is usually a physical attachment, whereas label can be physical or a figurative categorization.

label vs brand

Branding refers to marketing and reputation, while labeling refers to identification or classification.

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Notes d'usage

In academic contexts, 'label' often refers to identifying parts of a graph or diagram. In social contexts, it often has a negative connotation, implying that someone is being unfairly stereotyped.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes forget to use the preposition 'as' when using the word to categorize people (e.g., 'they labeled him a hero' is correct, but 'labeled him as a hero' is more common for descriptions).

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Label' as a 'Letter' you attach to an object to tell you what it is.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French word 'label', meaning a ribbon, fringe, or narrow strip of cloth.

Modèles grammaticaux

label + object + as + noun/adjective label + object + with + noun passive voice: be labeled
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Contexte culturel

In modern Western psychology, 'labeling' is often discussed in the context of how social stigmas or medical diagnoses can affect a person's self-identity.

Quiz rapide

The laboratory technician was instructed to ___ each vial with a unique serial number.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : label

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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