déclenche

\de.klɑ̃ʃ\

/\de.klɑ̃ʃ\/ noun

The verdict

“déclenche” has 15 generated spelling variants in the French index at frequency #11,205. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#11,205
frequency rank, French
404,891
“D” headwords
15
tracked misspellings
7
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Appareil qui sert à séparer deux pièces d’une machine.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

déclenche vs déclencher
90% similar
déclenche vs déclenchée
90% similar
déclenche vs déclenchés
80% similar

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

Key facts for déclenche
PropertyValue
Headworddéclenche
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\de.klɑ̃ʃ\
Letters9
Frequency rank#11,205
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs7
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “déclenche” 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). déclenche lands here:

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

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

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 15 spelling variants around déclenche (IPA \de.klɑ̃ʃ\), anoun. Corpus frequency is #11,205 among 404,891 “D” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Appareil qui sert à séparer deux pièces d’une machine.".

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for déclenche, with forms such as "dcélenche", "ddéclenche", and "declenche". 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 7 confusable-pair relationships, "déclencher", "déclenchée", "déclenchés", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct French form is déclenche, spelled D-É-C-L-E-N-C-H-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Appareil qui sert à séparer deux pièces d’une machine.

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • dcélenche
  • ddéclenche
  • declenche
  • décclenche
  • décelnche
  • déclecnhe
  • déclencche
  • déclenceh
  • déclenchhe
  • déclenhce
  • déclennche
  • décllenche
  • déclneche
  • délcenche
  • édclenche

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of déclenche - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

dcélenche2ddéclenche1declenche1décclenche1décelnche2déclecnhe2déclencche1déclenceh2
Edit distance from "déclenche"

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 "déclenche"?
"déclenche" is spelled D-É-C-L-E-N-C-H-E. The IPA pronunciation is \de.klɑ̃ʃ\.
What does "déclenche" mean?
As a noun, "déclenche" means: Appareil qui sert à séparer deux pièces d’une machine.
What words are commonly confused with "déclenche"?
"déclenche" is commonly confused with "déclencher", "déclenchée", "déclenchés". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "déclenche"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "déclenche" is \de.klɑ̃ʃ\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "déclenche" come from?
"déclenche" 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?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “déclenche”

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

  • The one correct French spelling is D-É-C-L-E-N-C-H-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \de.klɑ̃ʃ\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “déclencher” - see the side-by-side comparison. déclenche vs déclencher
  • Browse more French words and confusable pairs in the same reference. French words

Same frequency band

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