flüchtig

\ˈflʏçtɪç\

/\ˈflʏçtɪç\/ adj

The verdict

“flüchtig” is uncommon French (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Éphémère

Corpus desk

Index FR-fluchtig · flüchtig · French

flüchtig · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "F" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for flüchtig
PropertyValue
Headwordflüchtig
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\ˈflʏçtɪç\
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « flüchtig » en français

flüchtign'entre pas dans le top 100.000 du français: zone de termes techniques, archaïques ou rares.

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

Rare enough to double-check

flüchtig is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed \ˈflʏçtɪç\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 5 senses are on record.

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for flüchtig, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable French rules. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

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 flüchtig, spelled F-L-Ü-C-H-T-I-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Éphémère
  2. 2
    Temporaire
  3. 3
    Fugitif, en fuite
  4. 4
    Furtif
  5. 5
    Colatil.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how flüchtig appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Die beiden flüchtigen Verbrecher müssen so schnell wie möglich gefasst werden.
  2. Er wäre gewiß nicht viel später auch ohne Störung erwacht, denn er fühlte sich genügend ausgeruht und ausgeschlafen, doch schien es ihm, als hätte ihn ein flüchtiger Schritt und ein vorsichtiges Schließen der zum Vorzimmer führenden Tür geweckt.

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 "flüchtig"?
"flüchtig" is spelled F-L-Ü-C-H-T-I-G. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈflʏçtɪç\.
What does "flüchtig" mean?
As an adjective, "flüchtig" means: Éphémère
How do you pronounce "flüchtig"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "flüchtig" is \ˈflʏçtɪç\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "flüchtig" come from?
"flüchtig" 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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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list