lebende

\ˈleːbn̩də\

/\ˈleːbn̩də\/ adj

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Accusatif féminin singulier de la déclinaison faible de lebend.

Key facts for lebende
PropertyValue
Headwordlebende
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\ˈleːbn̩də\
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “lebende” sits in French frequency

lebende 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.

Rare enough to double-check

lebende is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed \ˈleːbn̩də\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 11 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for lebende, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct French form is lebende, spelled L-E-B-E-N-D-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Accusatif féminin singulier de la déclinaison faible de lebend.
  2. 2
    Accusatif féminin singulier de la déclinaison forte de lebend.
  3. 3
    Accusatif féminin singulier de la déclinaison mixte de lebend.
  4. 4
    Accusatif neutre singulier de la déclinaison faible de lebend.
  5. 5
    Accusatif pluriel (à tous les genres) de la déclinaison forte de lebend.
  6. 6
    Nominatif féminin singulier de la déclinaison faible de lebend.
  7. 7
    Nominatif féminin singulier de la déclinaison forte de lebend.
  8. 8
    Nominatif féminin singulier de la déclinaison mixte de lebend.
  9. 9
    Nominatif masculin singulier de la déclinaison faible de lebend.
  10. 10
    Nominatif neutre singulier de la déclinaison faible de lebend.
  11. 11
    Nominatif pluriel (à tous les genres) de la déclinaison forte de lebend.

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 "lebende"?
"lebende" is spelled L-E-B-E-N-D-E. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈleːbn̩də\.
What does "lebende" mean?
As an adjective, "lebende" means: Accusatif féminin singulier de la déclinaison faible de lebend.
How do you pronounce "lebende"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "lebende" is \ˈleːbn̩də\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "lebende" come from?
"lebende" 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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Using “lebende”

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

  • The one correct French spelling is L-E-B-E-N-D-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \ˈleːbn̩də\ (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