* "Épeler" - This is the most common translation and means "to spell" in the sense of saying the letters of a word.
* Example: "Pouvez-vous épeler votre nom ?" (Can you spell your name?)
* "Sortilège" - This means "spell" in the sense of magic or enchantment.
* Example: "Le sortilège était puissant." (The spell was powerful.)
* "Orthographe" - This means "spelling" as a noun, referring to the correct way to write words.
* Example: "L'orthographe est importante." (Spelling is important.)
So, the best translation of "spell" in French depends on the specific situation and the meaning you want to convey.