Brigitte
/bʁi.ʒit/
Brigitte is a female given name in French.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /bʁi.ʒit/.
Did you know?
- The name Brigitte is the French version of the Gaelic name 'Brighid', which is linked to the goddess of poetry and smithcraft.
- In some regions of France, Brigitte can be shortened to the affectionate nickname Gigi, which is also used for names like Virginie.
- In French pop culture, the name 'Brigitte' is often inextricably linked to Brigitte Bardot, the icon of the 1950s and 1960s, who changed the way the name was perceived globally.
Examples in context
- Brigitte est-elle ton amie ?Is Brigitte your friend?This sentence is useful for asking if Brigitte is a person's friend.Tatoeba #2719368 by Julien_PDC, translation #2719366 by sundown
- Je vous présente Brigitte.I present to you Brigitte.
- Je suis sortie avec Brigittou ce matin.I went out with Brigittou this morning.
- J'ai rendez-vous avec Brigitte à midi.I have an appointment with Brigitte at noon.
- Est-ce que Brigitte habite toujours à Paris ?Does Brigitte still live in Paris?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are discussing their mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- HugoTu as vu Brigitte récemment ?Have you seen Brigitte lately?
- ChloéNon, je n'ai pas parlé à Brigitte cette semaine.No, I haven't spoken to Brigitte this week.
- HugoElle doit être très occupée.She must be very busy.
- ChloéC'est possible, elle travaille beaucoup.It's possible, she works a lot.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Brigitte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
