Denis
/də.ni/
Denis is the French way to say the male given name Denis.
How do you pronounce it?
It is pronounced /də.ni/. The word has two syllables.
Did you know?
- The name Denis is linked to the patron saint of France, Saint Denis, who was a 3rd century bishop of Paris. Legend says that after he was beheaded, he picked up his head and walked several miles while preaching.
- The name Denis is a direct linguistic descendant of 'Dionysus', the ancient Greek god of wine and revelry.
- The Basilica of Saint-Denis is credited as the birthplace of Gothic architecture, the style that defines the great cathedrals of Europe.
Examples in context
- Je connais Denis.I know Denis.
- Est-ce que Denis est là ?Is Denis here?
- Denis travaille avec moi.Denis works with me.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- LéaTu as vu Denis aujourd'hui ?Did you see Denis today?
- GabrielNon, je n'ai pas vu Denis.No, I haven't seen Denis.
- LéaIl doit être très occupé.He must be very busy.
- GabrielC'est possible, il travaille beaucoup.That's possible, he works a lot.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Denis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Denis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
