Contexte: Routine quotidienne
Habitudes
Routines
Horaires fixes
Simple: Actions répétitives, habitudes
Simple Present - Habitudes :
I wake up at 7 AM every day.
She goes to school by bus.
They usually eat dinner at 7 PM.
She goes to school by bus.
They usually eat dinner at 7 PM.
Continuous - Changement temporaire :
I'm waking up early this week for exams.
She's taking the metro to school this month.
They're eating dinner earlier due to work.
She's taking the metro to school this month.
They're eating dinner earlier due to work.
Comparaison :
Simple: "He plays tennis every Saturday." (habitude permanente)
Continuous: "He's playing tennis this Saturday." (événement ponctuel)
Continuous: "He's playing tennis this Saturday." (événement ponctuel)
Contexte: Interaction sociale
Rencontres
Communication
Relations
Continuous: Relations temporaires, communications en cours
Simple - Relations permanentes :
I know Sarah since childhood.
They live in Paris.
He loves his job.
They live in Paris.
He loves his job.
Continuous - Relations temporaires :
I'm meeting John for lunch today.
They're living with friends temporarily.
He's loving his new project.
They're living with friends temporarily.
He's loving his new project.
Communication en cours :
I'm telling you the truth.
She's asking for your help.
We're discussing the plan now.
She's asking for your help.
We're discussing the plan now.
Définitions clés
Simple: Relations permanentes
Continuous: Relations temporaires
Simple = Permanent
Continuous = Temporaire
Contexte: Travail/École
Emploi
Études
Projets
Simple = Emploi permanent
Continuous = Projet temporaire
Simple = Routine stable
Continuous = Activité en cours
Durée détermine le choix
Simple - Situation permanente :
I work at a bank.
She studies engineering.
They teach French.
She studies engineering.
They teach French.
Continuous - Activité temporaire :
I'm working on a special project this month.
She's studying for her final exams.
They're teaching a summer course.
She's studying for her final exams.
They're teaching a summer course.
Comparaison de contexte :
Simple: "He teaches English." (emploi permanent)
Continuous: "He's teaching a workshop." (activité temporaire)
Continuous: "He's teaching a workshop." (activité temporaire)
Erreurs fréquentes
Erreur 1 :
Utiliser Continuous pour les emplois permanents
Erreur 2 :
Utiliser Simple pour les activités temporaires
Erreur 3 :
Confusion entre routine et projet ponctuel
