Bruce
Bruce is the French form of the English male given name Bruce.
Bruce is used as a male given name in French.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- If a French speaker attempts to pronounce Bruce using native phonetics, the English 'u' sound often morphs into the French u (pronounced /y/), making the name sound more like 'brüss'.
- In French culture, a name like Bruce might trigger an immediate association with pop culture icons like Bruce Lee or Bruce Springsteen rather than being perceived as a person of French origin.
- While Bruce is rare as a first name for native French newborns, it appears more frequently as a surname in regions with historical ties to Scottish migration.
Examples in context
- Il imite très bien Bruce Willis.He imitates Bruce Willis very well.This sentence shows how to use Bruce when referring to a person's name.Tatoeba #9576889 by Aiji, translation #11557203 by weirdie
- Mme. Bruce fut la première femme pilote à voler de l'Angleterre au Japon.Mrs. Bruce was the first female pilot to fly between England and Japan.This sentence shows how to use Bruce as a surname following a title.Tatoeba #4550857 by Whidou, translation #329144 by fcbond
- Bruce était terriblement déçu quand sa copine l'a quitté, mais il s'en est remis peu de temps après.Bruce was terribly upset when his girlfriend left him, but he soon got over it.This sentence shows how to use Bruce as the subject of a sentence.Tatoeba #1636670 by GeeZ, translation #34122 by CN
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Example conversation
Gabriel introduces his friend to Manon at a party.
- GabrielJe te présente Bruce.I'd like to introduce you to Bruce.
- ManonEnchantée, Bruce !Nice to meet you, Bruce!
- GabrielBruce vient d'arriver à Paris.Bruce just arrived in Paris.
- ManonBienvenue ici, Bruce.Welcome here, Bruce.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
