exogène

\ɛɡ.zɔ.ʒɛn\

/\ɛɡ.zɔ.ʒɛn\/ adj

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The verdict

“exogène” is uncommon French (frequency #60,772 among 201,161 “E” headwords), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#60,772
frequency rank, French
201,161
“E” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Qui provient de l’extérieur, du dehors.

Key facts for exogène
PropertyValue
Headwordexogène
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\ɛɡ.zɔ.ʒɛn\
Letters7
Frequency rank#60,772
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “exogène” 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). exogène lands here:

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

Rare enough to double-check

exogène is uncommon French at frequency #60,772 among 201,161 “E” headwords, classed as anadjective, transcribed \ɛɡ.zɔ.ʒɛn\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for exogène in our index, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable French rules. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct French form is exogène, spelled E-X-O-G-È-N-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Qui provient de l’extérieur, du dehors.
  2. 2
    Qui est dû à une cause extérieure.
  3. 3
    Sciences de la terre : qui se produit ou se forme à la surface de l’écorce terrestre.

Antonyms

endogène

This word in other languages

exogenous(English)exógeno(Español)exogen(Deutsch)

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 "exogène"?
"exogène" is spelled E-X-O-G-È-N-E. The IPA pronunciation is \ɛɡ.zɔ.ʒɛn\.
What does "exogène" mean?
As an adjective, "exogène" means: Qui provient de l’extérieur, du dehors.
How do you pronounce "exogène"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "exogène" is \ɛɡ.zɔ.ʒɛn\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "exogène" come from?
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Using “exogène”

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

  • The one correct French spelling is E-X-O-G-È-N-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \ɛɡ.zɔ.ʒɛn\ (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

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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