Antoine
/ɑ̃.twan/masculine
The English name Anthony can be translated into French as Antoine. Wiktionary also lists Anthony.
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Antoine | /ɑ̃.twan/ | masculine |
| Anthony | /ɑ̃.tɔ.ni/ | masculine |
The name is a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
Antoine is the standard French version of the name. The spelling Anthony is used in French mainly when referring to people from English-speaking backgrounds or to maintain a specific foreign identity.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɑ̃.twan/
Did you know?
- The French name Antoine is often associated with 'Saint Antoine', the patron saint of lost things, making it a name traditionally linked to finding items.
- In some French dialects, the name Antoine can be shortened to the affectionate nickname Tonio, reflecting an influence from Italian or Spanish.
- While Antoine is a classic name, French speakers sometimes use the feminine version Antoinette to evoke the image of the famous queen Marie-Antoinette.
Examples in context
- Antoine disait n'importe quoi.Anthony was talking nonsense.This sentence shows how to use Antoine when someone is talking nonsense.Tatoeba #13085705 by menaud, translation #13085714 by menaud
- Antoine serre Marie dans ses bras.Anthony hugs Mary.This sentence uses Antoine to describe a person hugging someone else.Tatoeba #1587292 by alexmarcelo, translation #9718398 by ariarin
- Oui, c'est Anthony.Yes, this is Anthony.This sentence demonstrates the use of Anthony to identify someone.Tatoeba #139704 by fengrim, translation #65372 by Lumi
- Mon ami s'appelle Anthony, mais tout le monde l'appelle Tony.My friend's name is Anthony, but everyone calls him Tony.
- Antoine est mon meilleur ami.Anthony is my best friend.
- J'ai rencontré Antoine à l'université.I met Anthony at the university.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are talking about a friend at a cafe.
- ChloéTu connais Antoine ?Do you know Antoine?
- LucasOui, c'est un ami.Yes, he is a friend.
- ChloéEst-ce qu'Antoine vient ce soir ?Is Antoine coming tonight?
- LucasJe pense que oui.I think so.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anthony” translations and entries Antoine, Anthony, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
