Which to use
“également” is an adverb and “élément” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #216
- “également” frequency rank
- #2,207
- “élément” frequency rank
- 2423
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | également | élément |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Aussi. | Partie unitaire d’un ensemble. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set également and élément apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: également is \e.ɡal.mɑ̃\ while élément is \e.le.mɑ̃\. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 2 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (adverb vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 2423, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
également is recorded at frequency rank #216, classified as anadv, pronounced \e.ɡal.mɑ̃\. élément is at rank #2,207, tagged as anoun, pronounced \e.le.mɑ̃\.
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 2423, this pair ranks #436,181 of 440,172 scored French confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of également vs élément
Shared letters: elmnté. Private to "également": ag. Private to "élément": -.
"également" · 9 letters · shape VCVCVCVCC · "élément" · 7 letters · shape VCVCVCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "également" and "élément" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "également" or "élément"?
Remembering également vs élément
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adverb, it's “également”; for a noun, it's “élément”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “également” entry
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