cigogne blanche

\si.ɡɔɲ blɑ̃ʃ\

/\si.ɡɔɲ blɑ̃ʃ\/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
15
letters

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

Corpus desk

Index FR-cigogne-blanche · cigogne blanche · French

cigogne blanche · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 15 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "C" 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 cigogne blanche
PropertyValue
Headwordcigogne blanche
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\si.ɡɔɲ blɑ̃ʃ\
Letters15
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « cigogne blanche » en français

cigogne blanchesiège au-delà des 100.000 formes les plus fréquentes du français, dans la traîne du lexique spécialisé ou peu usité.

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

Rare enough to double-check

cigogne blanche is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed \si.ɡɔɲ blɑ̃ʃ\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Cigogne blanche.".

Zero misspellings are on record for cigogne blanche in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. 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.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is cigogne blanche, spelled C-I-G-O-G-N-E- -B-L-A-N-C-H-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Cigogne blanche.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Une cigogne blanche femelle formait un couple dans la ménagerie de Schonbrunn avec une cigogne noire mâle, et bâtissait avec elle un nid tous les ans.

This word in other languages

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 "cigogne blanche"?
"cigogne blanche" is spelled C-I-G-O-G-N-E- -B-L-A-N-C-H-E. The IPA pronunciation is \si.ɡɔɲ blɑ̃ʃ\.
What does "cigogne blanche" mean?
As a noun, "cigogne blanche" means: Cigogne blanche.
How do you pronounce "cigogne blanche"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "cigogne blanche" is \si.ɡɔɲ blɑ̃ʃ\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "cigogne blanche" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list