convexe

\kɔ̃.vɛks\

/\kɔ̃.vɛks\/ adj

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The verdict

“convexe” is a moderately-common French word, ranked #30,542 in French word frequency and used as an adjective.

#30,542
frequency rank, French
7
letters
10
tracked misspellings
11
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Qui présente une surface bombée.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

convexe vs corvée
57% similar
convexe vs convié
57% similar
convexe vs convenu
71% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for convexe
PropertyValue
Headwordconvexe
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\kɔ̃.vɛks\
Letters7
Frequency rank#30,542
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs11
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “convexe” sits in French frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). convexe lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The French entry for convexe is 7 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as \kɔ̃.vɛks\. Corpus data places it at rank #30,542 in overall French word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 6 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for convexe, with forms such as "cconvexe", "cnovexe", and "conevxe". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 11 confusable-pair relationships, "corvée", "convié", "convenu", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is convexe, spelled C-O-N-V-E-X-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Qui présente une surface bombée.
  2. 2
    Qui présente une courbe en bosse.
  3. 3
    Qualifie une surface qui ne peut être rencontrée par une ligne droite en plus de deux points.
  4. 4
    Qualifie un polygone plan dont les sommets sont dans un même demi-plan par rapport à n’importe quel côté du polygone.
  5. 5
    Qui contient tout segment reliant deux de ses points.
  6. 6
    Dont la courbe représentative délimite une partie supérieure convexe (c’est-à-dire que tout segment reliant deux points de la courbe représentative est « au-dessus » de la courbe).

Antonyms

concavecreux

This word in other languages

convex(English)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: cconvexe,cnovexe,conevxe,connvexe,conveex,convexxe,convvexe,convxee,covnexe,ocnvexe

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of convexe - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

cconvexe1cnovexe2conevxe2connvexe1conveex2convexxe1convvexe1convxee2
Edit distance from "convexe"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 French corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "convexe"?
"convexe" is spelled C-O-N-V-E-X-E. The IPA pronunciation is \kɔ̃.vɛks\.
What does "convexe" mean?
As an adjective, "convexe" means: Qui présente une surface bombée.
What words are commonly confused with "convexe"?
"convexe" is commonly confused with "corvée", "convié", "convenu". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "convexe"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "convexe" is \kɔ̃.vɛks\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "convexe" come from?
"convexe" is a French word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “convexe”

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

  • The one correct French spelling is C-O-N-V-E-X-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \kɔ̃.vɛks\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “corvée” - see the side-by-side comparison. convexe vs corvée
  • 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.

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

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