How to Say "Georges" in French

Georges

/ʒɔʁʒ/

Georges is the French form of the male given name George.

Georges is used as a masculine given name.

How do you pronounce it?

/ʒɔʁʒ/

The French writer Georges Perec famously wrote a novel called 'A Void' which completely avoids using the letter 'e', the most common letter in the name Georges.
The name 'Georges' is a linguistic cousin to the French word 'géographie'. Both stem from the same Greek roots involving the earth, linking a common person's name to the study of the world.
In French culture, the feast day of Saint Georges is celebrated on April 23, linking the name to the legend of the dragon slayer.

Georges n'y a pas rencontré âme qui vive.
Georges didn't meet a living soul there.
This sentence shows the use of Georges in a sentence regarding meeting someone.
Tatoeba #10258543 by felix63, translation #10259833 by bekindtoall
Je vous accompagnerai jusqu'à la mort, Georges !
I will follow you until death, Georges!
This sentence shows how to address someone named Georges directly.
Tatoeba #1931533 by Scott, translation #2617217 by Prophete
Mohand Georges Iguerbouchène est le premier compositeur kabyle de musique classique.
Mohand Georges Iguerbouchène is the first Kabyle composer of classical music.
This sentence shows the use of Georges as part of a full name.
Tatoeba #9484933 by Igider, translation #9484600 by Igider
Bonjour, je vous présente Georges Dupont, notre nouveau directeur.
Hello, let me introduce you to Georges Dupont, our new director.

Hugo and Chloé are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.

Hugo

Est-ce que tu as vu Georges ?
Have you seen Georges?
Chloé

Non, je n'ai pas vu Georges aujourd'hui.
No, I haven't seen Georges today.
Hugo

Georges m'a dit qu'il viendrait plus tard.
Georges told me he would come later.
Chloé

Alors, on va l'attendre un peu.
Then, we will wait for him a little.

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