Angélique
/ɑ̃.ʒe.lik/
Angélique is the French way to say the female given name Angelique.
Angélique is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /ɑ̃.ʒe.lik/.
Did you know?
- The adjective angélique can sometimes be used ironically in modern French slang to describe someone who is acting overly virtuous or 'holier-than-thou'.
- In French tradition, the plant angélique was not just for medicine but was often used as a protective charm to ward off evil spirits.
- The name Angélique is famously associated with a series of popular 1960s French films and books, which helped popularize the name internationally as a symbol of glamour and passion.
Examples in context
- Mademoiselle Angélique, pouvez-vous venir ici, s'il vous plaît?Miss Angelique, could you come here, please?
- Angélique, pourriez-vous m'aider avec ce projet?Angelique, could you help me with this project?
- Je connais une fille nommée Angélique.I know a girl named Angélique.
- Est-ce que Angélique est venue ?Did Angélique come?
- Angélique est ma meilleure amie.Angélique is my best friend.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- NathanTu as vu Angélique aujourd'hui ?Did you see Angélique today?
- ManonNon, je n'ai pas vu Angélique.No, I haven't seen Angélique.
- NathanElle est très occupée en ce moment.She is very busy right now.
- ManonC'est vrai, elle travaille beaucoup.It's true, she works a lot.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Angélique, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
