English–French

“spelling” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔʁtogʁaf/

Example

Je dois vérifier l'orthographe de ce mot.

I have to check the spelling of this word.

Illustration for orthographe (spelling)

How to say “spelling” in French

“Spelling” in French is orthographe.

A word on a page with its letters in the accepted order, or the rules that make that order correct.

Full entry for orthographe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with orthographe

Fais attention à l'orthographe quand tu écris.

Pay attention to spelling when you write.

Tips for using orthographe

  • Orthographe is feminine, so standard forms include l'orthographe, une orthographe correcte, and une faute d'orthographe.

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