Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    L'orthographe (en. Spelling)

    /l‿ɔʁ.tɔ.ɡʁaf/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The correct written representation of words.
    To improve spelling, one must practice regularly.
    Pour améliorer son orthographe, il faut pratiquer régulièrement.
    The set of rules governing the writing of words.
    It is important to know the rules of French spelling.
    Il est important de connaître les règles de l'orthographe française.
    The way in which a word is spelled.
    The spelling of the word 'bureau' is often misused.
    L'orthographe du mot 'bureau' est souvent mal utilisée.

    Etymology

    From ancient Greek 'orthographia', meaning 'correct writing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make spelling mistakes
    To make errors in the writing of words.
    faire des fautes d'orthographe
    have good spelling
    To write without mistakes and respect writing rules.
    avoir une bonne orthographe
    correct one's spelling
    To rectify writing errors.
    corriger son orthographe

    Related Words

    academic spelling
    The official form of spelling taught in schools.
    l'orthographe académique
    grammar
    The set of rules that govern the structure of a language.
    la grammaire
    dictionary
    A work that provides definitions and the spelling of words.
    le dictionnaire

    Slang Meanings

    approximate spelling
    His approximate spelling often makes his friends laugh.
    Son orthographe approximative fait souvent rire ses amis.
    spelling
    He has always struggled with spelling in school.
    Il a toujours eu du mal avec l'ortho à l'école.