What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
precoce
Example
The child's precoce reading skills impressed the teacher. [precoce: adjective]
Example
The farmer was pleased with the precoce harvest this year. [precoce: noun]
premature
Example
The baby was born premature and required special care. [premature: adjective]
Example
It would be premature to make a decision without all the facts. [premature: adjective]
Example
The company's premature launch of the product led to its failure. [premature: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Premature is more commonly used in English than precoce, which is more commonly used in French.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between precoce and premature?
Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts, but premature is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts, including medical and legal contexts.
