Think you have what it takes to master the intricate and elegant spellings of French-origin words? This 15-question spelling bee will test your ability to navigate accents, silent letters, and tricky letter combinations. From sophisticated culinary terms to high-society expressions, only true word connoisseurs will rise to the top. Choose the correct spelling for each word and see if you’re a linguistic virtuoso or just muddling through the menu at a French café. Bonne chance!
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word for a deceptive outward appearance?
Facade
Fasade
Fassade
Facaad
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word for a fashionable or stylish person?
Chic
Chiq
Chique
Sheek
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word meaning “a sudden overthrow of a government”?
Cou d’état
Coup d’etat
Coup de etat
Coups d’etat
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word for a beginner or amateur?
Debutante
Débutant
Debutant
Débutante
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word for a meal with various dishes served at once?
Bouffet
Buffet
Boufet
Bouffét
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word for a special honor or distinction?
Accolade
Accollade
Akolade
Accolaid
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word for a high-level diplomatic official?
Ambassaduer
Ambassador
Ambassadeur
Ambassadore
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word for an assistant to a famous person?
Attache
Attaché
Attashé
Attach
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word for an excessive love of luxury?
Debauchery
Debauchary
Deboshery
Debouchery
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word for a private conversation between two people?
Tête-à-tête
Tête-a-têt
Tête á tête
Têt-à-têt
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word for a confusing or difficult problem?
Conundrum
Conondrum
Connundrum
Conundréam
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word for a feeling of discomfort or unease?
Maláise
Malaise
Malaze
Malèze
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word for a state of being blissfully unaware?
Naïveté
Naeveté
Naivetè
Naïveeté
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word for a sudden brilliant success or victory?
Coup de grâce
Coup d’grace
Coup du grace
Coup de gras
Which of these is the correct spelling of this word for a brief sketch or short written piece?
Vignette
Vigenet
Vignét
Vignete
Sacré Bleu! We Have Some Work to Do
Oof. The French language showed you no mercy today! Silent letters, unexpected accents, and those deceptively fancy spellings all worked against you. But don’t despair—even native French speakers struggle with spelling sometimes! Consider this a learning experience, and maybe next time, you’ll ace "hors d’oeuvre" without breaking a sweat. In the meantime, embrace the chaos, enjoy some comforting French cheese, and remember—spelling is hard, but attitude is everything! Keep at it, and soon, you’ll be spelling like a true Parisian wordsmith.
Not bad! Your spelling savoir-faire is evident, but a few words threw you off. Maybe it was a sneaky silent letter, a misplaced accent, or one of those words that just looks wrong no matter what. French is tricky, after all! But you’ve clearly got style and sophistication, and with a little more practice, you’ll be effortlessly ordering escargots like a native. Keep at it, and soon you’ll be the crème de la crème of spelling bees! In the meantime, reward yourself with a glass of Bordeaux—you've earned it.
You, my friend, are a spelling connoisseur extraordinaire! Whether you’ve spent years studying French, dining at the finest bistros, or just have an impeccable eye for letters, your skills are formidable. The accents didn’t trip you up, and silent letters were no match for your brilliance. You could easily stroll into a Parisian literary salon and hold your own. Just don’t get too cocky—French has endless tricky words waiting to stump even the best. But for now, grab a croissant and bask in the glow of your spelling supremacy!
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