Caroline
/ka.ʁɔ.lin/
Caroline is the French female given name for Caroline.
Caroline is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Caro is an affectionate diminutive used among friends and family, while Lina serves as an informal nickname.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of Caroline consists of three syllables: /ka.ʁɔ.lin/.
Did you know?
- The name Caroline is the feminine version of Charles, which is derived from the ancient Germanic word karl meaning 'free man'.
- In France, the name Caroline peaked in popularity during the 1970s and early 1980s, making it a classic 'generation marker' for women of that age group.
- In French history, the name was often associated with the 'Carolingian' dynasty, which can make the name sound quite regal or historical in a classical context.
Examples in context
- Joe et Caroline s'occupent de notre chien.Joe and Caroline are looking after our dog.This sentence shows the use of Caroline when describing people looking after a pet.Tatoeba #3272858 by Nyans, translation #3272857 by CN
- J'ai croisé Michael et Caroline en ville cet après-midi.I ran into Michael and Caroline in town this afternoon.This sentence shows the use of Caroline when describing running into someone in town.Tatoeba #3273282 by nimfeo, translation #3273281 by CN
- Joe et Caroline se sont levés à 6 heures du matin.Joe and Caroline got up at 6 a.m.This sentence shows the use of Caroline when describing people waking up early.Tatoeba #3272856 by Nyans, translation #3272855 by CN
- Madame Caroline Dupont, enchantée de faire votre connaissance.Mrs. Caroline Dupont, delighted to meet you.
- Salut, Caro! Comment ça va?Hi, Caro! How are you?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are discussing a friend.
- ChloéEst-ce que Caroline vient à la fête ?Is Caroline coming to the party?
- GabrielOui, elle vient avec son frère.Yes, she is coming with her brother.
- ChloéC'est super, j'adore Caroline.That's great, I love Caroline.
- GabrielMoi aussi, elle est très gentille.Me too, she is very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “caroline” translations and entries Caroline, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.