The French alphabet has the same 26 letters as the English alphabet, but each letter is pronounced differently—for example, "bé" for B, "gé" for G, and "i grec" for Y. Learning the French alphabet is essential for correct spelling, as it helps you recognize and pronounce letters accurately, which supports reading, writing, and clear communication. To ask how to spell a word in French, you say “Comment s’écrit… ?” (How do you spell…?), and to answer, you say “Ça s’écrit…” (It is spelled…). Key vocabulary related to spelling includes un mot (a word), une expression (a phrase), une phrase (a sentence), un vocabulaire (vocabulary), l’orthographe (spelling), and the verb épeler (to spell), as in “J’épelle” (I spell). Mastering these basics is the first step toward building strong French language skills.