B2 noun Neutre

method

/ˈmɛθəd/

A systematic or established procedure for accomplishing a task or conducting research in a logical and organized way. It implies a planned approach to achieve a specific result rather than acting randomly.

Exemples

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1

I found a much faster method for peeling potatoes using cold water.

I found a much faster way to peel potatoes using cold water.

2

The committee will evaluate the proposed method for data collection.

The committee will evaluate the proposed procedure for data collection.

3

Don't worry about the mess; there is a method to my madness.

Don't worry about the mess; there is a logic behind what I am doing.

Famille de mots

Nom
method
Verb
methodize
Adverbe
methodically
Adjectif
methodical
Apparenté
methodology
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Astuce mémo

The word comes from the Greek 'meta' (after) and 'hodos' (way). Think of a method as the 'way' you follow to get 'after' your goal.

Quiz rapide

The researchers developed a new _____ to measure the pollution levels in the river.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : method

Exemples

1

I found a much faster method for peeling potatoes using cold water.

everyday

I found a much faster way to peel potatoes using cold water.

2

The committee will evaluate the proposed method for data collection.

formal

The committee will evaluate the proposed procedure for data collection.

3

Don't worry about the mess; there is a method to my madness.

informal

Don't worry about the mess; there is a logic behind what I am doing.

4

The scientific method requires that hypotheses be tested through observation and experiment.

academic

The scientific system requires that hypotheses be tested through observation and experiment.

5

We are implementing a new method to streamline our supply chain operations.

business

We are implementing a new system to streamline our supply chain operations.

Famille de mots

Nom
method
Verb
methodize
Adverbe
methodically
Adjectif
methodical
Apparenté
methodology

Collocations courantes

scientific method scientific process of discovery
teaching method way of educating students
traditional method old or established way of doing things
alternative method another way to achieve a result
effective method a way that works well

Phrases Courantes

method to one's madness

a reason for strange behavior

trial and error method

finding a solution through repeated failures

payment method

the way a customer pays for goods

Souvent confondu avec

method vs methodology

A method is a specific tool or procedure, while methodology is the theoretical study or analysis of all methods used in a field.

method vs technique

Technique often refers to an individual's skill or artistic execution, while method refers to the structured steps of a process.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'method' when describing a repeatable, logical set of steps. It is generally more formal than 'way' and suggests a higher degree of planning.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the word 'methodology' when they simply mean 'method'. Also, remember that 'method' is a countable noun, so you can have 'many methods'.

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Astuce mémo

The word comes from the Greek 'meta' (after) and 'hodos' (way). Think of a method as the 'way' you follow to get 'after' your goal.

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Origine du mot

From Middle French 'methode', via Latin from Greek 'methodos' meaning 'pursuit of knowledge' or 'system'.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun often used with 'of' + -ing (e.g., method of cooking) often used with 'for' + noun (e.g., method for success)
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Contexte culturel

The 'Scientific Method' is a foundational concept in Western education and rational thought.

Quiz rapide

The researchers developed a new _____ to measure the pollution levels in the river.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : method

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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