Which to use
“déni” is a noun and “doi” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #11,206
- “déni” frequency rank
- #27,038
- “doi” frequency rank
- 38244
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | déni | doi |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Action de dénier un fait. | Cas sujet de deus. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set déni and doi 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: déni is anoun and doianadjective. On the page they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 38244, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
déni is recorded at frequency rank #11,206, classified as anoun, pronounced \de.ni\. doi is at rank #27,038, tagged as anadj.
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 38244, this pair ranks #256,658 of 440,172 scored French confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of déni vs doi
Shared letters: di. Private to "déni": né. Private to "doi": o.
"déni" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "doi" · 3 letters · shape CVV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "déni" and "doi" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering déni vs doi
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “déni”; for an adjective, it's “doi”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “déni” entry
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