Which to use
“CE1” and “clé” are a confusable French pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #29,273
- “CE1” frequency rank
- #1,987
- “clé” frequency rank
- 31260
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | CE1 | clé |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Deuxième classe de l’école élémentaire et deuxième classe du cycle des apprentissages fondamentaux (dit "cycle 2" comprenant CP-CE1-CE2). | Instrument de métal que l’on introduit dans une serrure pour ouvrir ou fermer un accès. Ancienne clé à panneton que l'on place et fait tourner dans la serrure d'une porte, d'un coffre, etc. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set CE1 and clé apart are highlighted. They share 1 letter in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. CE1 (\se.ø.œ̃\) and clé (\kle\) 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 31260, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
CE1 is recorded at frequency rank #29,273, classified as anoun, pronounced \se.ø.œ̃\. clé is at rank #1,987, tagged as anoun, pronounced \kle\.
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 31260, this pair ranks #304,915 of 440,172 scored French confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of CE1 vs clé
Shared letters: c. Private to "CE1": e. Private to "clé": lé.
"CE1" · 2 letters · shape CV · "clé" · 3 letters · shape CCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "CE1" and "clé" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering CE1 vs clé
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 “CE1” entry
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