Which to use
“réagis” and “regis” are a confusable French pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #21,759
- “réagis” frequency rank
- #34,282
- “regis” frequency rank
- 56041
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | réagis | regis |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Première personne du singulier de l’indicatif présent de réagir. | Passé du verbe regi. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set réagis and regis 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. réagis (\ʁe.a.ʒi\) and regis (\ˈre.ɡis\) 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 56041, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
réagis is recorded at frequency rank #21,759, classified as averb, pronounced \ʁe.a.ʒi\. regis is at rank #34,282, tagged as averb, pronounced \ˈre.ɡis\.
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 56041, this pair ranks #123,617 of 440,172 scored French confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of réagis vs regis
Shared letters: girs. Private to "réagis": aé. Private to "regis": e.
"réagis" · 6 letters · shape CVVCVC · "regis" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- regis ← ergis · reggis · regiss · regsi · reigs · rgeis · rregis
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "réagis" and "regis" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "réagis" or "regis"?
Remembering réagis vs regis
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 “réagis” entry
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