En anglais, beaucoup de noms sont systématiquement suivis d’une préposition précise. Maîtriser ces collocations est indispensable pour atteindre une fluidité de niveau B2. Voici une sélection des plus courantes classées par préposition.
1. Noms + OF
- Advantage / Disadvantage of : The advantage of living here.
- Cause of : The cause of the fire.
- Fear of : A fear of heights.
- Habit of : The habit of smoking.
- Knowledge of : A good knowledge of English.
- Member of : A member of the club.
- Problem of : The problem of pollution.
2. Noms + FOR
- Reason for : The reason for the delay.
- Demand for : A demand for new houses.
- Respect for : Respect for your elders.
- Room for : There is no room for doubt.
- Talent for : A talent for music.
3. Noms + IN
- Increase / Decrease in : An increase in prices.
- Experience in : Experience in marketing.
- Interest in : An interest in art.
- Belief in : A belief in ghosts.
4. Noms + TO
- Reaction to : His reaction to the news.
- Solution to : The solution to the problem.
- Damage to : Damage to the car.
- Key to : The key to success.
- Invitation to : An invitation to a party.
5. Noms + WITH / BETWEEN
- Relationship with : A relationship with my boss.
- Connection between : The connection between the two events.
- Difference between : The difference between A and B.
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Choisis la bonne préposition pour compléter la collocation.
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#1 Do you know the cause the accident?
#2 I have no experience this kind of work.
#3 There is a big demand organic food nowadays.
#4 What was his reaction your suggestion?
#5 I've lost my interest politics.
#6 The main reason the meeting was to discuss the budget.
#7 Is there a connection the two crimes?
#8 She has a real talent painting.
#9 The damage the house was very serious.
#10 He is a member the local tennis club.