Ariel
Ariel is the French form of the name Ariel.
Ariel is used as a proper name.
Meaning: name (name)
Did you know?
- While Ariel is a name in French, it is also the name of a popular brand of laundry detergent sold across France.
- Unlike in English where it is predominantly female due to Disney, Ariel in France has a long history as a masculine name.
- French speakers may associate Ariel with the 'Lion of Ariel', a poetic reference to Jerusalem found in some French biblical texts.
Examples in context
- Je vous présente Ariel, notre nouveau directeur financier.Allow me to introduce Ariel, our new financial director.
- Ariel est invité à prononcer un discours lors de la conférence.Ariel is invited to give a speech at the conference.
- Mon chat s'appelle Ariel.My cat's name is Ariel.
- Est-ce que ton prénom est Ariel ?Is your name Ariel?
- Je connais un garçon nommé Ariel.I know a boy named Ariel.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are talking about a new classmate.
- NathanLéa, tu connais le nouvel élève ?Léa, do you know the new student?
- LéaNon, quel est son nom ?No, what is his name?
- NathanIl s'appelle Ariel.His name is Ariel.
- LéaAh, c'est un joli prénom !Oh, that's a lovely name!
