Leitung

\ˈlaɪ̯tʊŋ\

/\ˈlaɪ̯tʊŋ\/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Au singulier seulement Le fait de diriger, direction. → voir Betreuung, Führung et Verwaltung

Corpus desk

Index FR-leitung · Leitung · French

Leitung · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "L" 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 Leitung
PropertyValue
HeadwordLeitung
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\ˈlaɪ̯tʊŋ\
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « Leitung » en français

Leitungsiège au-delà des 100.000 formes les plus fréquentes du français, dans la traîne du lexique spécialisé ou peu usité.

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

Rare enough to double-check

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

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Leitung, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct French form is Leitung, spelled L-E-I-T-U-N-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Au singulier seulement Le fait de diriger, direction. → voir Betreuung, Führung et Verwaltung
  2. 2
    Dirigeant(e)s, direction.
  3. 3
    Canalisation, tuyau.
  4. 4
    Circuit électrique, téléphonique etc.
  5. 5
    Direction.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Das Orchester spielte unter Leitung eines indischen Dirigenten. - L’orchestre a joué sous la direction d'un chef indien.
  2. Die Schüler bereiten sich unter der Leitung ihrer Lehrer auf das Abitur vor. - Les élèves se préparent au bac sous la houlette de leurs professeurs.

Synonyms

FührungHerrschaftTelefonleitungTelephonleitung

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 "Leitung"?
"Leitung" is spelled L-E-I-T-U-N-G. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈlaɪ̯tʊŋ\.
What does "Leitung" mean?
As a noun, "Leitung" means: Au singulier seulement Le fait de diriger, direction. → voir Betreuung, Führung et Verwaltung
How do you pronounce "Leitung"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Leitung" is \ˈlaɪ̯tʊŋ\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Leitung" come from?
"Leitung" is a French word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list