The translation of "spelling" in French depends on the context: * **L'orthographe:** This is the most common and general translation for "spelling" and refers to the correct way to write words. * **Épellation:** This refers to the act of spelling something out loud, letter by letter. Here's a breakdown: * **"What is the spelling of that word?"** - "Comment s'écrit ce mot ?" or "Quelle est l'orthographe de ce mot ?" (orthographe is more formal) * **"I need to check the spelling."** - "Je dois vérifier l'orthographe." * **"Can you spell it out for me?"** - "Pouvez-vous me l'épeler ?" (épeler = to spell out) Therefore, if you need a general translation of "spelling," use **"l'orthographe."** If you are referring to spelling something out loud, use **"épellation."**