Which to use
“cacher” and “cadrer” are a confusable French pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #2,763
- “cacher” frequency rank
- #32,324
- “cadrer” frequency rank
- 35087
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | cacher | cadrer |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Mettre (une personne ou une chose) en un lieu où on ne peut pas la voir, la recouvrir. | S’ajuster à, avoir de la convenance, du rapport. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set cacher and cadrer apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. cacher (\ka.ʃe\) and cadrer (\kɑ.dʁe\) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 35087, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
cacher is recorded at frequency rank #2,763, classified as averb, pronounced \ka.ʃe\. cadrer is at rank #32,324, tagged as averb, pronounced \kɑ.dʁe\.
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 35087, this pair ranks #279,298 of 440,172 scored French confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of cacher vs cadrer
Shared letters: acer. Private to "cacher": h. Private to "cadrer": d.
"cacher" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "cadrer" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "cacher" and "cadrer" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "cacher" or "cadrer"?
Remembering cacher vs cadrer
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “cacher” entry
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