How to Say “Barbie” in French

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The English phrase 'barbie' is translated into French as Barbie.
This term refers to the specific doll.
Meaning: doll (noun)

Did you know?

  • French speakers often use Barbie as a pejorative adjective to describe a woman who is perceived as superficial or overly focused on her appearance.
  • The word poupée, which is the category Barbie belongs to, shares a linguistic root with the word 'puppet' in English.
  • In France, the term poupée is the general word for 'doll', but Barbie is used as a generic trademark to describe any high-fashion doll with similar proportions.

Examples in context

  • Enfant, j'aimais Barbie.
    As a child, I loved Barbie.
    This sentence is useful for expressing a childhood preference for Barbie.
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  • La poupée "Barbie" est très populaire.
    The Barbie doll is very popular.
  • Elle a une jolie Barbie.
    She has a pretty Barbie doll.
  • Où est la Barbie rose ?
    Where is the pink Barbie?

Example conversation

Emma and Hugo are looking through a toy box.

  1. Emma

    Tu vois ma Barbie ?
    Do you see my Barbie?
  2. Hugo

    Je ne vois pas de Barbie ici.
    I don't see any Barbie here.
  3. Emma

    Elle était juste là.
    She was just right here.
  4. Hugo

    Regarde sous le canapé, Emma.
    Look under the sofa, Emma.

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