André
/ɑ̃.dʁe/
André is the French way to say the male given name andre.
André is used as a male given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of André is /ɑ̃.dʁe/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The name André was extremely popular in France during the early 20th century but has seen a sharp decline in recent decades, becoming more common among grandparents than newborns.
- In France, André is often paired as a double name, such as Jean-André. This tradition of hyphenated names is a common way to honor two different ancestors simultaneously.
- The name is derived from the Greek word 'andros', which means 'man'.
Examples in context
- Je connais un homme qui s'appelle André.I know a man named André.
- André habite dans cette rue.André lives on this street.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are talking on the phone about a mutual friend.
- LéaTu as vu André aujourd'hui ?Did you see André today?
- GabrielNon, je n'ai pas parlé à André.No, I didn't speak to André.
- LéaC'est dommage, il est très sympa.That's too bad, he is very nice.
- GabrielD'accord, je l'appellerai plus tard.Okay, I will call him later.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry André, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
