# contraction vs contradiction

> French confusable word pair

## The two words

### contraction
*noun · IPA \kɔ̃.tʁak.sjɔ̃\ · frequency rank #12,749*
Resserrement, par opposition à dilatation.

### contradiction
*noun · IPA \kɔ̃.tʁa.dik.sjɔ̃\ · frequency rank #7,807*
Action de contredire.

## Source
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