Emily
Emily is the French form of the English given name Emily.
Meaning: given name (name)
Did you know?
- The name derives from the Latin 'aemulus', meaning 'rival' or 'striving to equal'.
- French speakers often use the nickname Mimi as a diminutive for Émilie or Emily.
- In French literature, the name Émilie was frequently used in 18th-century epistolary novels to represent the ideal of a refined and educated woman.
Examples in context
- Mon nom est Emily.My name is Emily.This sentence is useful for stating one's own name using the form Emily.Tatoeba #2695367 by Aiji, translation #2566189 by qislam
- Comment va Emily ?How is Emily?This sentence is useful for asking about the well-being of someone named Emily.Tatoeba #6461729 by GB3, translation #6461727 by wolfgangth
- Emily a peur du vide.Emily is afraid of heights.This sentence is useful for describing a fear held by Emily.Tatoeba #3782474 by kamillel, translation #2535411 by sundown
- Tu as rencontré Emily ?Have you met Emily?
- Emily est une fille très sympathique.Emily is a very friendly girl.
- J'ai invité Emily à la fête.I invited Emily to the party.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a girl they both know.
- EmmaTu connais Emily ?Do you know Emily?
- HugoOui, j'aime beaucoup Emily.Yes, I like Emily a lot.
- EmmaEmily est très gentille avec moi.Emily is very kind to me.
- HugoC'est vrai, elle est adorable.That's true, she is lovely.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
