ledig

\ˈleːdɪç\

/\ˈleːdɪç\/ adj

The verdict

“ledig” 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
5
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Célibataire

Key facts for ledig
PropertyValue
Headwordledig
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\ˈleːdɪç\
Letters5
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “ledig” sits in French frequency

ledig 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 ledig is 5 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as \ˈleːdɪç\. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for ledig, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

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 ledig, spelled L-E-D-I-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Célibataire
  2. 2
    Libéré, exempt, dégagé. (suivi du génitif)

Synonyms

Antonyms

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 "ledig"?
"ledig" is spelled L-E-D-I-G. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈleːdɪç\.
What does "ledig" mean?
As an adjective, "ledig" means: Célibataire
How do you pronounce "ledig"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "ledig" is \ˈleːdɪç\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "ledig" come from?
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Using “ledig”

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

  • The one correct French spelling is L-E-D-I-G - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \ˈleːdɪç\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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