Darcy
Darcy is the French form of the given name Darcy.
Did you know?
- While Darcy is a name in French, it is also the name of a famous unit of permeability used in geology and hydrology to measure how fluids flow through porous media.
- Although it functions as a first name, Darcy originated as a topographic surname referring to a village in Normandy, France, before it became popular in England.
- The French pronunciation of Darcy uses a uvular 'r' produced in the back of the throat, which is a distinct physical gesture from the English 'r'.
Examples in context
- Darcy ne dit rien du tout.Darcy said nothing at all.This sentence shows how to use Darcy in a simple statement.Tatoeba #1290482 by Scott, translation #914063 by Jane_Austen
- M. Darcy est fiancé à ma fille.Mr. Darcy is engaged to my daughter.This sentence shows how to use Darcy when preceded by the title M.Tatoeba #1290484 by Scott, translation #914102 by Jane_Austen
- Est-ce que cette jeune femme connait M. Darcy ?Does that young lady know Mr. Darcy?Tatoeba #1290483 by Scott, translation #914100 by Jane_Austen
- Bonjour, Monsieur Darcy. Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui?Hello, Mr. Darcy. How are you today?
- Cher Monsieur Darcy, je vous écris pour vous remercier de votre aide précieuse.Dear Mr. Darcy, I am writing to thank you for your valuable help.
- Salut, Darcy! Ça va?Hi, Darcy! How are you?
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking about a mutual friend.
- HugoEst-ce que Darcy arrive bientôt ?Is Darcy arriving soon?
- LéaOui, Darcy est déjà en route.Yes, Darcy is already on the way.
- HugoJe ne l'ai pas vue depuis longtemps.I haven't seen her for a long time.
- LéaElle sera ravie de te voir.She will be delighted to see you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
