Which to use
“salis” and “subis” are a confusable French pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #36,148
- “salis” frequency rank
- #16,747
- “subis” frequency rank
- 52895
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | salis | subis |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Première personne du singulier de l’indicatif présent de salir. | Première personne du singulier de l’indicatif présent de subir. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set salis and subis apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. salis (\sa.li\) and subis (\sy.bi\) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 52895, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
salis is recorded at frequency rank #36,148, classified as averb, pronounced \sa.li\. subis is at rank #16,747, tagged as averb, pronounced \sy.bi\.
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 52895, this pair ranks #144,502 of 440,172 scored French confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of salis vs subis
Shared letters: is. Private to "salis": al. Private to "subis": bu.
"salis" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "subis" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "salis" and "subis" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "salis" or "subis"?
Remembering salis vs subis
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 “salis” entry
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