Ariana
Ariana is the French form of the female given name Ariana.
The name Ariana remains the same in French as in other languages.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Did you know?
- In French, the term fil d'Ariane is used as an idiom meaning 'clue' or 'guiding thread' to help someone follow a complex process.
- If a French speaker were to mishear the name, they might mistake it for the phrase a rien, which means 'has nothing'.
- Though common in English-speaking pop culture, a French person would pronounce the 'r' in Ariana in the back of the throat, unlike the soft English 'r'.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, Mademoiselle Ariana. Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui?Hello, Miss Ariana. How are you today?
- Je connais une fille qui s'appelle Ariana.I know a girl named Ariana.
- Est-ce que Ariana est venue à la fête ?Did Ariana come to the party?
- Ariana est une femme très gentille.Ariana is a very kind woman.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a girl they know.
- GabrielTu as vu Ariana aujourd'hui ?Did you see Ariana today?
- EmmaNon, je n'ai pas vu Ariana.No, I haven't seen Ariana.
- GabrielElle devait passer nous voir.She was supposed to come visit us.
- EmmaPeut-être qu'elle a eu un empêchement.Maybe something came up for her.
