How do you spell Nonchalant?
Correct spelling
nonchalant
Remember: NON + CHALANT (French 'caring') - one L, A before NT
Why is nonchalant spelled this way?
From French nonchalant, not caring. NON (not) + CHALOIR (to care). Someone nonchalant doesn't care — ease so complete it appears effortless.
Common misspellings of nonchalant
nonchalantenonchallantnonchalentnonchaland
Example
She gave a nonchalant shrug when asked about winning the lottery.