tome deux

\tɔm dø\

/\tɔm dø\/ noun

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Élève qui suit un niveau de classe pendant une année supplémentaire au lieu de passer au niveau supérieur.

Key facts for tome deux
PropertyValue
Headwordtome deux
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\tɔm dø\
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “tome deux” sits in French frequency

tome deux 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

tome deux is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed \tɔm dø\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Élève qui suit un niveau de classe pendant une année supplémentaire au lieu de passer au niveau supérieur.".

No misspelling variants are generated for tome deux in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular French conventions. 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.

No explicit etymology string is stored 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 tome deux, spelled T-O-M-E- -D-E-U-X.

Definition

  1. 1
    Élève qui suit un niveau de classe pendant une année supplémentaire au lieu de passer au niveau supérieur.

Synonyms

bisseurdoublantredoublant

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 "tome deux"?
"tome deux" is spelled T-O-M-E- -D-E-U-X. The IPA pronunciation is \tɔm dø\.
What does "tome deux" mean?
As a noun, "tome deux" means: Élève qui suit un niveau de classe pendant une année supplémentaire au lieu de passer au niveau supérieur.
How do you pronounce "tome deux"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "tome deux" is \tɔm dø\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "tome deux" come from?
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Using “tome deux”

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

  • The one correct French spelling is T-O-M-E- -D-E-U-X - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \tɔm dø\ (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