# matrices vs motrices

> French confusable word pair

## The two words

### matrices
*noun · IPA \ma.tʁis\ · frequency rank #28,646*
Pluriel de matrice.

### motrices
*adjective · IPA \mɔ.tʁis\ · frequency rank #18,260*
Féminin pluriel de moteur.

## Source
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