Gémeaux
/ʒe.mo/
In French, Gemini is translated as Gémeaux.
Gémeaux is used to refer to someone who has the Gemini star sign. It is also the name for the astrological sign itself and the name of the constellation.
Meaning: someone who has the Gemini star sign (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Gémeaux is always used in its plural form, even when you are referring to a single person's zodiac sign.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʒe.mo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly try to use a singular form for the zodiac sign. However, in French, the plural form Gémeaux is used for both the sign and the person.
Did you know?
- The word Gémeaux is a linguistic cousin of the English word 'geminate', which describes sounds or letters that are doubled.
- While Gémeaux is used for the star sign, the common word for 'twins' in modern French is jumeaux.
- The spelling of Gémeaux features the 'eaux' ending, which is the standard plural for words ending in 'eau', but the singular form gémeau has almost entirely vanished from spoken French.
Examples in context
- Il est Gémeaux.He's a Gemini.This sentence is useful for saying that a male is a Gemini using Gémeaux.Tatoeba #13393442 by lbdx, translation #8477267 by CH
- Je suis Gémeaux.I'm a Gemini.This sentence is useful for saying that you are a Gemini using Gémeaux.Tatoeba #10492560 by Micsmithel, translation #7489920 by CM
- Tom est Gémeaux.Tom is a Gemini.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific person as a Gemini using Gémeaux.Tatoeba #10492561 by Micsmithel, translation #7489919 by CM
- Je suis Gémeaux. Et toi ?I am Gemini. And you?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are talking about their zodiac signs.
- GabrielTu crois aux horoscopes, Chloé ?Do you believe in horoscopes, Chloé?
- ChloéOui, je suis Gémeaux et c'est vrai.Yes, I am a Gemini and it's true.
- GabrielAh bon ? Mon frère est Gémeaux aussi.Oh really? My brother is a Gemini too.
- ChloéC'est amusant, nous avons le même signe !That's funny, we have the same sign!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gemini” translations and entries Gémeaux, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Gémeaux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
