orthographe
spelling
noun or-to-GRAF Rare
Origin: From Greek orthos (correct) and graphein (to write).
Also means
orthography
Usage Note
Orthographe refers specifically to the conventional spelling rules of a language, not handwriting (écriture). The adjective is orthographique. France reformed its orthography in 1990, producing the controversial nouvelle orthographe which simplified some accents and hyphens.
Examples
"Son orthographe est irréprochable."
Natural Translation
His spelling is impeccable.

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