schedule
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
3 sur 5I 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.
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.
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
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
I need to check my schedule before I commit to going to the party on Friday.
everydayI have to look at my calendar of events before deciding if I can attend the social gathering.
The committee has published a revised schedule for the upcoming international summit.
formalThe group released a new timeline of events for the next global meeting.
My schedule is totally packed this week, so I don't think I can hang out.
informalI am very busy with many appointments this week, so I have no free time.
The course schedule outlines all the lecture topics and assignment deadlines for the semester.
academicThe academic plan lists every class subject and the dates when homework is due.
We are currently running two weeks behind schedule on the software development project.
businessWe are finishing the work later than the date we originally planned for the project.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
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
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.
In UK English, timetable is used for transport and schools; in US English, schedule is used for almost everything including those contexts.
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/).
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use the preposition 'in' when they should use 'on' (e.g., saying 'in schedule' instead of the correct 'on schedule').
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.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Late Latin 'schedula', meaning a small slip of paper or a leaf of parchment.
Modèles grammaticaux
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
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
sit
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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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