Élisabeth
/e.li.za.bɛt/feminine
The English name Elizabeth is translated into French as Élisabeth. Wiktionary also lists Isabelle and Élise.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Élisabeth | /e.li.za.bɛt/ | feminine |
| Isabelle | /i.za.bɛl/ | feminine |
| Élise | /e.liz/ | feminine |
| Lise | /liz/ | feminine |
| Lisa | /li.za/ | feminine |
| Élisa | /e.li.za/ | feminine |
This is a feminine given name used to identify female individuals.
Which one should you use?
Élisabeth is the direct French equivalent of the name Elizabeth. Isabelle is a common French variant derived from the same linguistic root, and Élise is a common diminutive or shortened form used as a standalone name. Other forms include Lise, Lisa and Élisa.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Isabelle is widely used in many French-speaking regions.
How do you pronounce it?
/e.li.za.bɛt/
Did you know?
- The color isabelle comes from a legend that Isabella the Catholic refused to change her shirt during the 1491 Siege of Granada, causing it to turn a yellowish hue.
Examples in context
- Élisabeth n'a pas dit un seul mot.Elizabeth did not say a single word.This sentence is useful for seeing Élisabeth used in a simple negative construction.Tatoeba #1337601 by fs, translation #5715630 by CardinalRed
- Mademoiselle Elisabeth, pourriez-vous m'aider avec ce document?Miss Elisabeth, could you help me with this document?
- J'ai rendez-vous avec Élisabeth à midi.I have an appointment with Élisabeth at noon.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are talking about their friend.
- ManonTu as vu Élisabeth aujourd'hui ?Have you seen Élisabeth today?
- LucasNon, elle est encore en vacances.No, she is still on vacation.
- ManonAh, je vais envoyer un message à Élisabeth.Ah, I will send a message to Élisabeth.
- LucasC'est une bonne idée.That is a good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “elizabeth” translations and entries Élisabeth, Isabelle, Élise, Lise, Lisa, Élisa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Isabelle, isabelle, Élisabeth, Élise, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
