binden

\ˈbɪndn̩\

/\ˈbɪndn̩\/ verb

The verdict

“binden” is uncommon French (outside the top frequency list), classed as a verb. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Attacher, lier, nouer.

Corpus desk

Index FR-binden · binden · French

binden · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "B" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for binden
PropertyValue
Headwordbinden
LanguageFrench
Part of speechVerb
IPA\ˈbɪndn̩\
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « binden » en français

bindenn'entre pas dans le top 100.000 du français: zone de termes techniques, archaïques ou rares.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

binden is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as averb, transcribed \ˈbɪndn̩\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for binden in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular French conventions. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is binden, spelled B-I-N-D-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Attacher, lier, nouer.
  2. 2
    (Au sens propre et au figuré) Attacher, ficeler.
  3. 3
    Lier, faire épaissir.
  4. 4
    Absorber, fixer.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how binden appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Blumen zu einem Strauß, zu einem Kranz binden.
  2. Die Krawatte, einen Schal, ein Buch binden.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "binden"?
"binden" is spelled B-I-N-D-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈbɪndn̩\.
What does "binden" mean?
As a verb, "binden" means: Attacher, lier, nouer.
How do you pronounce "binden"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "binden" is \ˈbɪndn̩\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "binden" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list