comparer

\kɔ̃.pa.ʁe\

/\kɔ̃.pa.ʁe\/ verb

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The verdict

“comparer” is a regularly-used French word, ranked #3,830 in French word frequency and used as a verb.

#3,830
frequency rank, French
8
letters
12
tracked misspellings
17
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Examiner les rapports de ressemblance et de différence entre une chose et une autre, entre une personne et une autre.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

comparer vs compter
75% similar
comparer vs compère
75% similar
comparer vs comparu
75% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for comparer
PropertyValue
Headwordcomparer
LanguageFrench
Part of speechVerb
IPA\kɔ̃.pa.ʁe\
Letters8
Frequency rank#3,830
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs17
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “comparer” sits in French frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). comparer lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The French entry for comparer is 8 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as \kɔ̃.pa.ʁe\. Corpus data places it at rank #3,830 in overall French word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 6 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for comparer, with forms such as "ccomparer", "cmoparer", and "comaprer". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 17 confusable-pair relationships, "compter", "compère", "comparu", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct French form is comparer, spelled C-O-M-P-A-R-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Examiner les rapports de ressemblance et de différence entre une chose et une autre, entre une personne et une autre.
  2. 2
    Rapprocher, avec la pensée d’égaler.
  3. 3
    Marquer les rapports de ressemblance entre des choses ou des personnes qui sont de nature ou d’espèce différente.
  4. 4
    Confronter et examiner si deux choses sont de la même main.
  5. 5
    Assimiler deux idées.
  6. 6
    Déterminer le classement relatif de plusieurs éléments (typiquement des nombres) dans une relation d’ordre.

This word in other languages

compare(English)comparar(Español)vergleichen(Deutsch)comparar(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ccomparer,cmoparer,comaprer,commparer,compaerr,comparerr,comparre,comparrer,compparer,compraer,copmarer,ocmparer

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of comparer - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

ccomparer1cmoparer2comaprer2commparer1compaerr2comparerr1comparre2comparrer1
Edit distance from "comparer"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 French corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "comparer"?
"comparer" is spelled C-O-M-P-A-R-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is \kɔ̃.pa.ʁe\.
What does "comparer" mean?
As a verb, "comparer" means: Examiner les rapports de ressemblance et de différence entre une chose et une autre, entre une personne et une autre.
What words are commonly confused with "comparer"?
"comparer" is commonly confused with "compter", "compère", "comparu". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "comparer"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "comparer" is \kɔ̃.pa.ʁe\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "comparer" come from?
"comparer" is a French word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “comparer”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct French spelling is C-O-M-P-A-R-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \kɔ̃.pa.ʁe\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “compter” - see the side-by-side comparison. comparer vs compter
  • Browse more French words and confusable pairs in the same reference. French words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list