Caleb
/ka.lɛb/
The English name Caleb is translated into French as Caleb.
Caleb is used as a proper noun referring to the biblical character.
Meaning: biblical character (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /ka.lɛb/.
Did you know?
- The name Caleb is likely derived from the Hebrew word keleḇ, meaning 'dog'.
- If you introduce yourself as Caleb in France, many people may instinctively assume your family is from an English-speaking country like the United States or the United Kingdom.
- While Caleb is a biblical name, it is extremely rare as a first name for French citizens today.
Examples in context
- Salut Caleb, comment ça va ?Hi Caleb, how are you?
- Caleb est un personnage de la Bible.Caleb is a biblical character.
- J'ai lu un texte sur Caleb.I read a text about Caleb.
- Est-ce que Caleb est mentionné ici ?Is Caleb mentioned here?
Example conversation
A student and a teacher are discussing a history textbook.
- HugoEst-ce que Caleb est dans ce livre ?Is Caleb in this book?
- EmmaOui, il est dans le chapitre sur l'histoire ancienne.Yes, he is in the chapter on ancient history.
- HugoJe vais étudier son histoire.I am going to study his story.
- EmmaC'est un sujet très intéressant pour un étudiant.It is a very interesting subject for a student.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “caleb” translations and entries Caleb, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Caleb, CC BY-SA 4.0.
