Dexter
Dexter is the French form of the English given name Dexter.
Dexter is used as a proper noun to refer to a person's given name.
Did you know?
- If you were reading an old French text about a duel, 'le côté dextre' would refer to the right side of the shield, which is actually the left side from the viewer's perspective.
- The French word for 'ambidextrous', ambidextre, literally describes someone who is 'both right-handed'.
- In French, the word dextérité (dexterity) is used far more commonly to describe mental agility or social tact than just physical hand skill.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, je m'appelle Dexter. Enchanté de faire votre connaissance.Hello, my name is Dexter. Nice to meet you.
- Je connais un garçon qui s'appelle Dexter.I know a boy named Dexter.
- Est-ce que Dexter est arrivé ?Has Dexter arrived?
- Dexter est un très bon élève.Dexter is a very good student.
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are at a cafe waiting for their friend.
- ChloéEst-ce que Dexter est déjà là ?Is Dexter already here?
- LucasNon, je ne vois pas Dexter.No, I don't see Dexter.
- ChloéIl doit être en retard comme d'habitude.He must be late as usual.
- LucasC'est possible, attendons-le encore un peu.That's possible, let's wait for him a little longer.
