testimonial
gb/tˌɛstɪmˈoʊniʌl/ us/tˌɛstɪmˈoʊniʌl/
B2
Anglais
~ 8200
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B2
entity
1
statement praising a product or service
A short written or spoken text where a customer says good things about a product, service, or company.
Schéma d’usage :
a testimonial from [someone] about [a product/service]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often confuse "testimonial" with "testimony". "Testimonial" is usually used for positive statements in marketing or for recommending someone, while "testimony" is mainly used in legal or religious contexts.
Synonymes
review (More general and can be positive or negative, while a testimonial is almost always positive and promotional.)
Antonymes
complaint (A statement expressing dissatisfaction instead of praise for a product or service.)
Collocations
customer testimonial
|video testimonial
|glowing testimonial
|write a testimonial
|testimonial page
|collect testimonials
Thèmes
business
|media
|marketing
|communication
Exemples
- The company posted customer testimonials on its website to build trust.
- She recorded a short video testimonial describing how the software helped her business grow.
- We ask every client to leave a testimonial after their project is completed.
- His glowing testimonial was featured in the center of the advertising campaign.
- The marketing team used real testimonials instead of actors in the commercial.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The website has many customer testimonials.
- I wrote a short testimonial about the hotel.
- They use video testimonials to sell their course.
- Her testimonial helped other people choose this service.
- Please send us a testimonial if you liked our product.
Nom
formal
C1
entity
2
formal written reference for a person
A formal letter or note where a person says good things about someone’s character or abilities, usually for work or study.
Schéma d’usage :
a testimonial from [someone] for [someone]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may use "recommendation" or "reference" instead of "testimonial". These words overlap, but "testimonial" often suggests a more formal, sometimes printed, statement that can be reused, while "reference" may also mean a person who can be contacted.
Synonymes
reference (More common in everyday use for job applications; “testimonial” sounds more formal and often refers to a written document.)
Antonymes
denunciation (A formal statement condemning someone instead of supporting their character.)
Collocations
character testimonial
|employment testimonial
|provide a testimonial
|request a testimonial
|a testimonial from a former employer
Thèmes
work
|education
|law
|business
Exemples
- The candidate submitted testimonials from two former managers to support her application.
- You will need a written testimonial from your previous employer before we can make an offer.
- His teacher wrote a strong testimonial highlighting his leadership and reliability.
- The university requires at least one character testimonial from a community leader.
- She asked her supervisor to provide a testimonial for a scholarship program.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My old boss wrote a testimonial for me.
- The school asked for a character testimonial.
- He gave the company a good testimonial about my work.
- I need a testimonial from my teacher to get this job.
- She used the testimonial in her job application.
Nom
C1
entity
3
evidence showing a quality or fact
Something that is clear proof that a quality or result is real.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is a testimonial to [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use "testimonial" here when "testimony" is more natural in legal or religious contexts. In general writing, "a testimonial to" and "a testament to" are both common for the idea of clear evidence.
Synonymes
testament (Very close in meaning; "testament" is slightly more common in this abstract, formal sense.)
Antonymes
refutation (Evidence or argument that proves a claim or quality is not true, the opposite of supporting evidence.)
Collocations
a testimonial to his skill
|a testimonial to their hard work
|a remarkable testimonial to human courage
|stand as a testimonial to [something]
Thèmes
abstract
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The success of the project is a powerful testimonial to the team’s dedication.
- This bridge is a lasting testimonial to nineteenth‑century engineering.
- Her calm response under pressure is a testimonial to her experience.
- The thriving garden is a testimonial to months of patient care.
- His recovery is a remarkable testimonial to modern medicine.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The clean city is a testimonial to good planning.
- Her high grades are a testimonial to her hard work.
- This old building is a testimonial to good design.
- The happy staff is a testimonial to the new manager.
- Their win is a testimonial to daily practice.
Nom
C1
event
4
benefit sports match for a player
A special sports game to thank and give money to a player who has played for a club for many years.
Schéma d’usage :
hold a testimonial for [a player]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think "testimonial" here means a speech or letter. In sports news, a "testimonial" is a special match, not a written statement.
Synonymes
benefit match (Near‑exact synonym in sports; "benefit match" may be more transparent to learners but is less fixed in some regions.)
Antonymes
league match (A regular competitive game, not a special event to honor a player.)
Collocations
testimonial match
|testimonial game
|his testimonial year
|grant a testimonial
|play in a testimonial
Thèmes
sports
|events
|finance
Exemples
- The club organized a testimonial for their captain after fifteen years of service.
- Several former stars returned to play in his testimonial match.
- All proceeds from the testimonial went to a children’s charity.
- Fans packed the stadium for her testimonial game.
- He scored twice in his farewell testimonial at the end of the season.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The team held a testimonial for the old player.
- Many famous players came to his testimonial match.
- Tickets for her testimonial sold out quickly.
- He retired after his testimonial game.
- Money from the testimonial went to charity.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
testimonial
API
GB/tˌɛstɪmˈoʊniʌl/
US/tˌɛstɪmˈoʊniʌl/
Syllabes et accentuation
testi - mo - ni - al (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ni)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: testimonial
- Plural: testimonials
Famille de mots
Expressions
a testimonial to [something]
1/ə tˌɛstɪmˈoʊniʌl tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
clearly showing a quality or fact
Used to say that something is clear proof that a quality or result is real.
Exemples
- The low crime rate is a testimonial to effective local policing.
- Her loyal customers are a testimonial to the quality of her work.
- The success of the event is a testimonial to careful planning.
testimonial match
1/tˌɛstɪmˈoʊniʌl mˈæt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
special benefit game for a player
A special sports game for one player, usually at the end of their career, to say thank you and often to raise money.
Exemples
- The club arranged a testimonial match for their longest‑serving defender.
- Thousands of fans attended his testimonial match to say goodbye.
- She scored the winning goal in her testimonial match.