c’est moi
\s‿ɛ mwa\
The verdict
“c’est moi” is outside the top-ranked French vocabulary, used as a phrase - the kind of word writers most often double-check.
- Unranked
- below top-frequency French
- 9
- letters
According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - C’est moi qui vous remercie.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | c’est moi |
| Language | French |
| Part of speech | Phrase |
| IPA | \s‿ɛ mwa\ |
| Letters | 9 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Where “c’est moi” sits in French frequency
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
The French entry for c’est moi is 9 letters long, classified as a phrase, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as \s‿ɛ mwa\. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.
We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for c’est moi, a sign its spelling follows regular French conventions. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.
No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct French form is c’est moi, spelled C-’-E-S-T- -M-O-I.
Definition
- 1C’est moi qui vous remercie.
- 2Formule très répandue d'identification au téléphone par celui ou celle qui initie l'appel.
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 "c’est moi"?
What does "c’est moi" mean?
How do you pronounce "c’est moi"?
What language does "c’est moi" come from?
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Using “c’est moi”
The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.
- The one correct French spelling is C-’-E-S-T- -M-O-I - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
- Say it as \s‿ɛ mwa\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
- Browse more French words and confusable pairs in the same reference. French words
Data Source
Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.