lepre

\ˈlɛ.pre\

/\ˈlɛ.pre\/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
5
letters

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

Corpus desk

Index FR-lepre · lepre · French

lepre · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MID 5 letters
  • VOW-2 2 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 lepre
PropertyValue
Headwordlepre
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\ˈlɛ.pre\
Letters5
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « lepre » en français

lepren'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

lepre is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed \ˈlɛ.pre\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for lepre, a sign its spelling follows regular French conventions. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is lepre, spelled L-E-P-R-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Lièvre.
  2. 2
    Lièvre.

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 "lepre"?
"lepre" is spelled L-E-P-R-E. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈlɛ.pre\.
What does "lepre" mean?
As a noun, "lepre" means: Lièvre.
How do you pronounce "lepre"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "lepre" is \ˈlɛ.pre\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "lepre" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list