Annette
Annette is the German form of the female given name Annette.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Did you know?
- While the spelling is identical to the French version, a German speaker will pronounce the final 'e' as a distinct schwa sound, unlike the silent 'e' in many French pronunciations.
- In German literature and pop culture, names with French endings like 'Annette' are sometimes used to signal a character's sophistication or higher social standing.
- Although it is a common name in Germany, it is actually a French loanword. It is a diminutive form of Anne, which was brought to German via French influence.
Examples in context
- Guten Tag, Annette. Wie geht es Ihnen?Good day, Annette. How are you?
- Hey Annette, wie war dein Tag?Hey Annette, how was your day?
- Guten Morgen, Anni! Lust auf einen Kaffee?Good morning, Anni! Fancy a coffee?
- Annette kommt aus Berlin.Annette comes from Berlin.
- Ich habe eine E-Mail an Annette geschrieben.I wrote an email to Annette.
- Kennen Sie die neue Kollegin Annette?Do you know the new colleague, Annette?
Example conversation
Sarah and Lukas are talking about their colleague.
- SarahKennst du Annette schon?Do you know Annette already?
- LukasNein, wer ist Annette?No, who is Annette?
- SarahAnnette arbeitet im Büro.Annette works in the office.
- LukasIch treffe sie morgen.I will meet her tomorrow.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Annette, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Annette, CC BY-SA 4.0.
