B2 noun Neutre

schedule

/ˈskɛdʒuːl/

A plan that lists events, tasks, or appointments along with the specific times they are intended to happen. It serves as a structural guide to help individuals or organizations manage their time and resources effectively.

Exemples

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1

I need to check my schedule before I commit to going to the party on Friday.

I have to look at my calendar of events before deciding if I can attend the social gathering.

2

The committee has published a revised schedule for the upcoming international summit.

The group released a new timeline of events for the next global meeting.

3

My schedule is totally packed this week, so I don't think I can hang out.

I am very busy with many appointments this week, so I have no free time.

Famille de mots

Nom
schedule
Verb
schedule
Adjectif
scheduled
Apparenté
scheduler
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Sketch'. A schedule is like a 'sketch' of your day—it outlines what you will do before you actually do it.

Quiz rapide

The construction crew worked late every night to ensure the bridge was finished ______ schedule.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : on

Exemples

1

I need to check my schedule before I commit to going to the party on Friday.

everyday

I have to look at my calendar of events before deciding if I can attend the social gathering.

2

The committee has published a revised schedule for the upcoming international summit.

formal

The group released a new timeline of events for the next global meeting.

3

My schedule is totally packed this week, so I don't think I can hang out.

informal

I am very busy with many appointments this week, so I have no free time.

4

The course schedule outlines all the lecture topics and assignment deadlines for the semester.

academic

The academic plan lists every class subject and the dates when homework is due.

5

We are currently running two weeks behind schedule on the software development project.

business

We are finishing the work later than the date we originally planned for the project.

Famille de mots

Nom
schedule
Verb
schedule
Adjectif
scheduled
Apparenté
scheduler

Collocations courantes

busy schedule a calendar filled with many tasks and appointments
ahead of schedule completing something earlier than the planned time
behind schedule running late or completing tasks after the deadline
tight schedule a plan with very little free time between events
flexible schedule a plan that allows for changes or adjustments in time

Phrases Courantes

on schedule

happening at the time that was originally planned

to stick to a schedule

to follow a plan exactly as it was created

work schedule

the specific hours or days an employee is expected to be at work

Souvent confondu avec

schedule vs agenda

An agenda is a list of items to be discussed in a specific meeting, while a schedule is a broader timeline of events or tasks.

schedule vs timetable

In UK English, timetable is used for transport and schools; in US English, schedule is used for almost everything including those contexts.

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Notes d'usage

The word can be used as both a noun and a verb. In North American English, it is usually pronounced with a 'sk' sound (/ˈskɛdʒuːl/), while in British English, a 'sh' sound is more traditional (/ˈʃɛdjuːl/).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the preposition 'in' when they should use 'on' (e.g., saying 'in schedule' instead of the correct 'on schedule').

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Sketch'. A schedule is like a 'sketch' of your day—it outlines what you will do before you actually do it.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Late Latin 'schedula', meaning a small slip of paper or a leaf of parchment.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: takes plural form 'schedules'. Commonly follows prepositions 'on', 'ahead of', or 'behind'. Verb form is often used in the passive voice (e.g., 'The meeting is scheduled for...').
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Contexte culturel

In many Western business cultures, punctuality and adhering strictly to a schedule are seen as signs of professionalism and respect.

Quiz rapide

The construction crew worked late every night to ensure the bridge was finished ______ schedule.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : on

Expressions liées

Mots lis

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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