Ce document compile les 50 differences cles entre l anglais britannique et l anglais americain pour ce sujet.
| Francais | UK | US |
|---|---|---|
| Aubergine | Aubergine | Eggplant |
| Courgette | Courgette | Zucchini |
| Coriandre | Coriander | Cilantro |
| Frites | Chips | French fries |
| Chips emballees | Crisps | Chips |
| Cookie | Biscuit | Cookie |
| Confiture | Jam | Jelly |
| Bonbons | Sweets | Candy |
| Boisson gazeuse | Fizzy drink | Soda / pop |
| Plat a emporter | Takeaway | Takeout |
| Camion | Lorry | Truck |
| Ascenseur | Lift | Elevator |
| Appartement | Flat | Apartment |
| Metro | Underground / tube | Subway |
| Essence | Petrol | Gas / gasoline |
| Element | UK | US |
|---|---|---|
| Got vs Gotten | I have got it | I have gotten it |
| Present perfect vs Past simple | I have just eaten | I just ate |
| Apostrophe heures | It s half past two | It s two-thirty |
| Date | 15/04/2026 | 04/15/2026 |
| Collectifs | The team are winning | The team is winning |
| UK | US |
|---|---|
| Colour | Color |
| Favourite | Favorite |
| Centre | Center |
| Theatre | Theater |
| Programme | Program |
| Travelling | Traveling |
| Realise | Realize |
| Analyse | Analyze |
| Defence | Defense |
| Licence (n.) | License |
R final : muet au UK (car, far), prononce aux US.
T mediant : prononce au UK (water), souvent transforme en D au US (wader).
A long : /a:/ au UK (bath), /ae/ aux US (baeth).