einfach

\ˈaɪ̯n.fax\

/\ˈaɪ̯n.fax\/ adj

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The verdict

“einfach” is outside the top-ranked French vocabulary, used as an adjective - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Qui est fait une fois, que l’on ne repète pas.

Key facts for einfach
PropertyValue
Headwordeinfach
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\ˈaɪ̯n.fax\
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “einfach” sits in French frequency

einfach 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 einfach is 7 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as \ˈaɪ̯n.fax\. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 6 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for einfach, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

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 einfach, spelled E-I-N-F-A-C-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    Qui est fait une fois, que l’on ne repète pas.
  2. 2
    Sobre, simple, non luxueux.
  3. 3
    Explicite, sans équivoque.
  4. 4
    Simple, qui n'est pas compliqué.
  5. 5
    Simple, facile, que l’on peut faire sans effort.
  6. 6
    Modeste.

Synonyms

anspruchslosbescheideneinmalgenügsamgewöhnlichleichtmalschlichttrivialunscheinbarunspektakulär

Antonyms

aufwändigaufwendigaußergewöhnlichbesonderskomplexkompliziertluxuriösmehrfachnichttrivialschwerschwierigüberladenwiederholend, wiederholt

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 "einfach"?
"einfach" is spelled E-I-N-F-A-C-H. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈaɪ̯n.fax\.
What does "einfach" mean?
As an adjective, "einfach" means: Qui est fait une fois, que l’on ne repète pas.
How do you pronounce "einfach"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "einfach" is \ˈaɪ̯n.fax\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "einfach" come from?
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Using “einfach”

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

  • The one correct French spelling is E-I-N-F-A-C-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \ˈaɪ̯n.fax\ (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.

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

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