bremsen

\ˈbʁɛmzn̩\

/\ˈbʁɛmzn̩\/ verb

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
7
letters

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

Corpus desk

Index FR-bremsen · bremsen · French

bremsen · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 7 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 bremsen
PropertyValue
Headwordbremsen
LanguageFrench
Part of speechVerb
IPA\ˈbʁɛmzn̩\
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « bremsen » en français

bremsenn'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

bremsen is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as averb, transcribed \ˈbʁɛmzn̩\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Freiner.".

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for bremsen, suggesting the orthography follows predictable French patterns. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, 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 is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct French form is bremsen, spelled B-R-E-M-S-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Freiner.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Sie fahren nicht wirklich schnell, ein Hund kreuzt die Straße, der Aufprall bringt sie kaum aus der Spur, die Mutter schreit auf, bremst, viel zu heftig, der Wagen schlingert, der Motor säuft ab.
  2. Studien haben ergeben, dass Kaffee zum Beispiel die Leberenzyme günstig beeinflusst und die Entwicklung von Leberschäden bremst.

Antonyms

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list