Éléonore
/e.le.ɔ.nɔʁ/
The English name Eleanor can be translated into French as Éléonore. Wiktionary also lists Aliénor.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Éléonore | /e.le.ɔ.nɔʁ/ | |
| Aliénor | /a.lje.nɔʁ/ | feminine |
Éléonore is a female given name used in French.
Which one should you use?
Aliénor is a formal variant derived from the Old Provençal name Aliénor.
How do you pronounce it?
/e.le.ɔ.nɔʁ/ (4 syllables)
Did you know?
- The variant Aliénor is distinct from the French word aliénation, despite their similar appearance, and carries no negative connotations of being 'alienated'.
- The variant Aliénor is closely linked to Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most powerful women of the Middle Ages who was queen consort of both France and England.
- While Éléonore is the standard modern spelling, the name’s history is deeply rooted in the Occitan language of southern France via the form Aliénor.
Examples in context
- Je vais chez ÉléonoreI'm going to Eleanor's place
- Je connais une fille nommée Éléonore.I know a girl named Éléonore.
- Est-ce que Éléonore est venue ?Did Éléonore come?
- Éléonore est ma meilleure amie.Éléonore is my best friend.
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are talking about a friend at a cafe.
- HugoAs-tu vu Éléonore aujourd'hui ?Did you see Éléonore today?
- EmmaNon, je n'ai pas vu Éléonore.No, I haven't seen Éléonore.
- HugoElle devait être ici avec nous.She was supposed to be here with us.
- EmmaJe vais essayer de l'appeler.I will try to call her.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eleanor” translations and entries Éléonore, Aliénor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
