spelling in French
spelling in French is orthographe, graphie — spelling means the act or skill of putting letters in the correct order to form words.
spelling in French
orthographe
(uncountable) The act, practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography.
orthographe
(countable) A specific spelling of a word.
graphie
(countable) A specific spelling of a word.
What does "spelling" mean?
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noun The act or skill of putting letters in the correct order to form words.
"English spelling can be tricky because of all its irregular words."
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noun A particular way of writing a word.
"Both spellings, "colour" and "color," are correct in their own regions."
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spelling in a sentence
- English spelling can be tricky because of all its irregular words.
- She won the school spelling competition three years running.
- Both spellings, "colour" and "color," are correct in their own regions.
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What is "spelling" in French?
"spelling" in French is orthographe, graphie. spelling means: The act or skill of putting letters in the correct order to form words.
How do you use "spelling" in a sentence?
Example: "English spelling can be tricky because of all its irregular words." In French, "spelling" is orthographe, graphie.
Are there other ways to say "spelling" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "spelling": orthographe, graphie.
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