How do you spell Cliche?
Correct spelling
cliche
From French clicher, a printing term. The accent on E makes an AY sound.
Why is cliche spelled this way?
From French clicher, the sound a printing plate makes. A phrase so overprinted it lost its meaning — the etymology is the definition.
Common misspellings of cliche
cleeshayclecheclicheeclichay
Example
Every cliche was once a fresh observation.