Which to use
“modèle” and “molle” are a confusable French pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #905
- “modèle” frequency rank
- #14,319
- “molle” frequency rank
- 15224
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | modèle | molle |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Ce qui sert d’exemple ; ce qui doit être imité. | Poudre de charbon mélangée avec de la stérile. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set modèle and molle apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. modèle (\mɔ.dɛl\) and molle (\mɔl\) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 15224, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
modèle is recorded at frequency rank #905, classified as anoun, pronounced \mɔ.dɛl\. molle is at rank #14,319, tagged as anoun, pronounced \mɔl\.
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 15224, this pair ranks #393,292 of 440,172 scored French confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of modèle vs molle
Shared letters: elmo. Private to "modèle": dè. Private to "molle": -.
"modèle" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "molle" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- molle ← mlole · mmolle · molel · omlle
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "modèle" and "molle" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "modèle" or "molle"?
Remembering modèle vs molle
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “modèle” entry
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