Dominique
/dɔ.mi.nik/
Dominique is the French way to say the given name Dominique.
Dominique is a given name used for people.
Which one should you use?
While Dominique is the full name, the shortened version Dom is also used.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /dɔ.mi.nik/.
Did you know?
- In the 1960s, the song 'Dominique' became a global hit and is one of the few songs in French to reach the top of the US charts.
- Because Dominique is unisex, the gender of the person is often revealed only through the adjective used to describe them, such as Dominique est grand or Dominique est grande.
- The name shares its Latin root with the English word 'dominion'. Both stems trace back to the concept of power or lordship over a domain.
Examples in context
- Dominique Strauss-Kahn est incarcéré dans la prison de l'île de Rikers.Dominique Strauss-Kahn is incarcerated in prison on Rikers Island.Tatoeba #900630 by Scott, translation #2314013 by Gulliver
- Dominique est mon meilleur ami.Dominique is my best friend.
- J'ai rencontré Dominique hier soir.I met Dominique last night.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking about a mutual friend.
- HugoEst-ce que tu as vu Dominique ?Have you seen Dominique?
- LéaNon, je n'ai pas vu Dominique aujourd'hui.No, I haven't seen Dominique today.
- HugoDominique doit venir à la fête.Dominique must come to the party.
- LéaJe vais lui envoyer un message.I will send her a message.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Dominique, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dominique, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
