Which to use
“déçus” is an adjective and “deu” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #11,572
- “déçus” frequency rank
- #36,794
- “deu” frequency rank
- 48366
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | déçus | deu |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Masculin pluriel de déçu. | Dieu. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set déçus and deu apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Our dataset has no pronunciation recorded for both members, so the reliable separator here is grammatical: déçus is anadjective and deuanoun. On the page they differ by 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 48366, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
déçus is recorded at frequency rank #11,572, classified as anadj, pronounced \de.sy\. deu is at rank #36,794, tagged as anoun.
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 48366, this pair ranks #179,493 of 440,172 scored French confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of déçus vs deu
Shared letters: du. Private to "déçus": sçé. Private to "deu": e.
"déçus" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "deu" · 3 letters · shape CVV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "déçus" and "deu" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "déçus" or "deu"?
Remembering déçus vs deu
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “déçus”; for a noun, it's “deu”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “déçus” entry
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