Gilbert
/ʒil.bɛʁ/
Gilbert is the French way to say the male given name Gilbert.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Gilbert is the full version of the name, while Gil is a shortened, casual nickname form.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ʒil.bɛʁ/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- The name Gilbert is an ancient Germanic compound where the first element gisle meant 'pledge' or 'hostage'.
- Historically, Gilbert was a popular name among the nobility in medieval France, particularly within the houses of the counts of Angoulême.
- In many French-speaking regions, very old-fashioned names like Gilbert are often associated with the 'grand-père' generation, making it a 'retro' name rather than a trendy one.
Examples in context
- Gilbert est encore en retard.Yet again, Gilbert is not on time.This sentence is useful for seeing the name Gilbert used in a sentence about being late.Tatoeba #1018518 by Scott, translation #4325109 by monahxo
- Bonjour, Monsieur Gilbert. Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui?Hello, Mr. Gilbert. How are you today?
- Hé, Gil, tu peux m'aider avec ça?Hey, Gil, can you help me with this?
- Est-ce que Gilbert vient ce soir ?Is Gilbert coming tonight?
- J'ai un ami qui s'appelle Gilbert.I have a friend named Gilbert.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are talking about their mutual friend on the phone.
- EmmaTu as vu Gilbert aujourd'hui ?Did you see Gilbert today?
- HugoNon, je ne l'ai pas vu.No, I didn't see him.
- EmmaC'est étrange, il devait être là.That's strange, he was supposed to be here.
- HugoPeut-être qu'il est trop occupé.Maybe he is too busy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gilbert” translations and entries Gilbert, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Gilbert, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
