non ferreux

\nɔ̃ fɛ.ʁø\

/\nɔ̃ fɛ.ʁø\/ adj

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The verdict

“non ferreux” 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
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Qui ne contient pas de fer.

Key facts for non ferreux
PropertyValue
Headwordnon ferreux
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\nɔ̃ fɛ.ʁø\
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “non ferreux” sits in French frequency

non ferreux 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 non ferreux is 11 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as \nɔ̃ fɛ.ʁø\. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "Qui ne contient pas de fer.".

No misspelling variants are generated for non ferreux in our index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct French form is non ferreux, spelled N-O-N- -F-E-R-R-E-U-X.

Definition

  1. 1
    Qui ne contient pas de fer.

Antonyms

ferreux

This word in other languages

nonferrous(English)

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 "non ferreux"?
"non ferreux" is spelled N-O-N- -F-E-R-R-E-U-X. The IPA pronunciation is \nɔ̃ fɛ.ʁø\.
What does "non ferreux" mean?
As an adjective, "non ferreux" means: Qui ne contient pas de fer.
How do you pronounce "non ferreux"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "non ferreux" is \nɔ̃ fɛ.ʁø\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "non ferreux" come from?
"non ferreux" 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 “non ferreux”

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

  • The one correct French spelling is N-O-N- -F-E-R-R-E-U-X - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \nɔ̃ fɛ.ʁø\ (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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list