# transformation vs transportation

> French confusable word pair

## The two words

### transformation
*noun · IPA \tʁɑ̃s.fɔʁ.ma.sjɔ̃\ · frequency rank #3,301*
Action de transformer.

### transportation
*noun · IPA \tʁɑ̃s.pɔʁ.ta.sjɔ̃\ · frequency rank #44,235*
Action de transporter outre-mer certains condamnés.

## Source
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