unlike

• Utilisé pour indiquer une différence ou une dissemblance entre des choses ou des personnes.

Used to indicate difference or dissimilarity between things or people.

1. Different or dissimilarA2formal

   Not similar; having different characteristics or qualities.

   différent, dissemblable

   • The two paintings are unlike in style.
   • Her new dress is unlike anything she's worn before.
   • His approach to the problem was unlike the others.

   Synonymescontrarycontrastingdifferentdisparatedissimilardistinctdivergentincompatibleopposedunalike

   Antonymesalikeanalogouscomparablelikesimilar

• La préposition 'unlike' indique un contraste ou une différence entre deux ou plusieurs objets ; elle exprime une dissemblance dans les caractéristiques, le comportement ou la qualité et sert à souligner comment un objet ne partage pas les attributs d'un autre.

The preposition 'unlike' indicates contrast or difference between two or more entities; it expresses dissimilarity in characteristics, behavior, or quality, and is used to highlight how one thing does not share attributes with another.

1. Contrast in characteristics or qualitiesB1formal

   Used to highlight a difference in nature, appearance, behavior, or attributes between two or more people, objects, or situations

   Contrairement à

   • Unlike his brother, he is very outgoing
   • Unlike most birds, penguins cannot fly
   • Unlike yesterday, today is sunny

2. Exception or deviation from a normB2formalbusiness

   Indicates that someone or something does not conform to an expected pattern, rule, or typical behavior

   contrairement à

   • Unlike usual, she arrived early
   • Unlike other companies, they offer lifetime support
   • Unlike what was expected, the event was a success

3. Comparative negationB2formal

   Used to negate a comparison, emphasizing that one entity does not share a quality or action attributed to another

   à la différence de

   • Unlike her sister, she doesn't enjoy painting
   • Unlike the first version, this one is stable
   • Unlike before, he now listens to advice

4. Rhetorical contrast for emphasisC1formalart

   Used in formal or literary contexts to create a strong rhetorical contrast, often to underscore a point or argument

   Contraste rhétorique pour insister

   • Unlike the fleeting trends of fashion, true style endures
   • Unlike the promises of politicians, actions speak louder
   • Unlike the calm surface, the depths were turbulent