Which to use
“antre” is a noun and “entres” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #21,525
- “antre” frequency rank
- #16,123
- “entres” frequency rank
- 37648
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | antre | entres |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Caverne, grotte naturelle. | Deuxième personne du singulier du présent de l’indicatif de entrer. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set antre and entres apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Say them out loud and nothing separates them: antre and entres carry the same recorded pronunciation, \ɑ̃tʁ\. Grammar is what tells them apart: one is anoun, the other averb, so most sentences will only accept one of them. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 37648, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
antre is recorded at frequency rank #21,525, classified as anoun, pronounced \ɑ̃tʁ\. entres is at rank #16,123, tagged as averb, pronounced \ɑ̃tʁ\.
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 37648, this pair ranks #260,977 of 440,172 scored French confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of antre vs entres
Shared letters: enrt. Private to "antre": a. Private to "entres": s.
"antre" · 5 letters · shape VCCCV · "entres" · 6 letters · shape VCCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "antre" and "entres" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "antre" or "entres"?
Remembering antre vs entres
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “antre”; for a verb, it's “entres”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “antre” entry
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