Cécile
/se.sil/
Cécile is the French female given name for Cecile.
Cécile is a feminine given name. An affectionate and endearing nickname for this name is Cécilou.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /se.sil/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The name Cécile is the French version of the Latin name 'Caecilia', which is derived from the word 'caecus' meaning 'blind'.
- While Cécile is strictly feminine in French, the masculine version Cécil is extremely rare in France compared to its popularity in English-speaking countries.
- Because the name is derived from the Latin 'caecus', meaning 'blind', some French-speaking linguists point out the poetic irony of the name being associated with Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, an art experienced through sound rather than sight.
Examples in context
- Cécile est une excellente amie.Cécile is an excellent friend.
- Est-ce que Cécile vient avec nous ?Is Cécile coming with us?
- J'ai rencontré Cécile hier soir.I met Cécile last night.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are talking about a mutual friend.
- EmmaConnais-tu Cécile ?Do you know Cécile?
- LucasOui, elle est très gentille.Yes, she is very kind.
- EmmaCécile travaille avec moi.Cécile works with me.
- LucasC'est super !That's great!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Cécile, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
