How do you spell in French?

"To spell" in French can be expressed in several ways, depending on the context:

General spelling:

* Épeler (most common): This is the general verb for spelling, meaning to say the letters of a word.

* Orthographier (more formal): This verb is used when talking about spelling rules or the correct way to write a word.

Specific spelling:

* Épeler un mot: Spell a word.

* Épeler son nom: Spell your name.

* Épeler lettre par lettre: Spell it letter by letter.

* Quelle est l'orthographe de ce mot?: What is the spelling of this word?

Example:

* "Pouvez-vous épeler votre nom, s'il vous plaît?" (Can you spell your name, please?)

* "Je ne sais pas orthographier ce mot." (I don't know how to spell this word.)