classe moyenne

\klɑs mwa.jɛn\

/\klɑs mwa.jɛn\/ noun

The verdict

“classe moyenne” is outside the top-ranked French vocabulary, used as a noun - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
14
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Bourgeoisie.

Key facts for classe moyenne
PropertyValue
Headwordclasse moyenne
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\klɑs mwa.jɛn\
Letters14
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “classe moyenne” sits in French frequency

classe moyenne falls outside the top-100,000 ranked French words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The French entry for classe moyenne is 14 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as \klɑs mwa.jɛn\. 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.

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for classe moyenne, suggesting the orthography follows predictable French patterns. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No documented word history exists for this headword, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct French form is classe moyenne, spelled C-L-A-S-S-E- -M-O-Y-E-N-N-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Bourgeoisie.
  2. 2
    Classe intermédiaire entre la haute bourgeoisie et le bas peuple.

Synonyms

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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 "classe moyenne"?
"classe moyenne" is spelled C-L-A-S-S-E- -M-O-Y-E-N-N-E. The IPA pronunciation is \klɑs mwa.jɛn\.
What does "classe moyenne" mean?
As a noun, "classe moyenne" means: Bourgeoisie.
How do you pronounce "classe moyenne"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "classe moyenne" is \klɑs mwa.jɛn\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "classe moyenne" come from?
"classe moyenne" is a French word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “classe moyenne”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct French spelling is C-L-A-S-S-E- -M-O-Y-E-N-N-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \klɑs mwa.jɛn\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list