Esméralda
In French, the name Esmeralda is written as Esméralda.
This is the name of the female lead character in the novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Did you know?
- Victor Hugo created the name Esméralda by adapting the Spanish word esmeralda for 'emerald' to make the character seem exotic and foreign to the French setting.
- While the name is linked to a gemstone, the French language has a related phrase être une perle to describe a person who is precious or wonderful.
- Because the name contains the accent é, it is pronounced with a closed 'e' sound, which differs from the open sound often heard in English versions of the name.
Examples in context
- Esméralda est le personnage principal.Esméralda is the main character.
- J'aime beaucoup le destin d'Esméralda.I really like Esméralda's destiny.
- L'histoire raconte la vie d'Esméralda.The story tells the life of Esméralda.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a classic novel.
- LucasEst-ce que tu as lu l'histoire d'Esméralda ?Have you read the story of Esméralda?
- EmmaOui, c'est un livre magnifique.Yes, it is a magnificent book.
- LucasEsméralda est-elle ton personnage préféré ?Is Esméralda your favorite character?
- EmmaAbsolument, elle est très courageuse.Absolutely, she is very brave.
