Klappe

\ˈkla.pə\

/\ˈkla.pə\/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Clapet, valve, volet, trappe, ouverture.

Corpus desk

Index FR-klappe · Klappe · French

Klappe · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "K" 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 Klappe
PropertyValue
HeadwordKlappe
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\ˈkla.pə\
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « Klappe » en français

Klappereste hors des 100.000 mots français les plus fréquents, dans la longue queue du vocabulaire technique, archaïque ou rare, là où le doute d'orthographe frappe.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Klappe is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed \ˈkla.pə\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 5 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Klappe, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable French rules. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct French form is Klappe, spelled K-L-A-P-P-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Clapet, valve, volet, trappe, ouverture.
  2. 2
    Clap (film)
  3. 3
    Lit.
  4. 4
    Bouche : clapet, gueule, bec.
  5. 5
    Toilettes publiques, avec une nuance de lieu permettant les rapports sexuels homosexuels.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Am Auto befindet sich meist hinten eine kleine Klappe, hinter der sich der Tankverschluss befindet.
  2. die Klappe am Briefkasten.

Synonyms

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 "Klappe"?
"Klappe" is spelled K-L-A-P-P-E. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈkla.pə\.
What does "Klappe" mean?
As a noun, "Klappe" means: Clapet, valve, volet, trappe, ouverture.
How do you pronounce "Klappe"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Klappe" is \ˈkla.pə\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Klappe" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list