Amélie
/a.me.li/
Amélie is the French form of the female given name Amelie.
Amélie is used as a proper noun for a female person.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables: /a.me.li/.
Did you know?
- The name Amélie is a French variant of the Germanic name 'Amala', which comes from the word 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious'.
- In French culture, names ending in -ie or -ine often evoke a sense of vintage charm or 'old-world' femininity, similar to how 'Dorothy' feels in English.
- In the 19th century, Amélie was a favorite name among European royalty, including several princesses and queens in France and Germany.
Examples in context
- Je connais une fille qui s'appelle Amélie.I know a girl named Amélie.
- Est-ce que Amélie vient à la fête ?Is Amélie coming to the party?
- Amélie est une personne très gentille.Amélie is a very kind person.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- ChloéTu as vu Amélie aujourd'hui ?Did you see Amélie today?
- GabrielNon, je n'ai pas croisé Amélie.No, I didn't run into Amélie.
- ChloéElle m'a envoyé un message.She sent me a message.
- GabrielElle a l'air d'être en forme.She seems to be doing well.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Amélie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
