Gilles
Gilles is the French male given name Gilles.
Among close friends and family, the informal nickname Gilou is often used.
Did you know?
- In traditional French carnival culture, a Gilles is a specific type of colorful fool or jester character, most notably in the carnival of Binche.
- In French folklore, the name is famously associated with Gilles de Rais, a 15th-century nobleman who was one of history's first documented serial killers.
- The name Gilles is derived from the Latin word Aegīdius, which comes from the Greek word for 'goat skin'.
Examples in context
- Gilles a l'air mal en point ! Qu'est-ce qu'il s'est fait ?Gilles looks a sorry sight! What did he do to himself?This sentence shows the use of Gilles when describing someone's physical state.Tatoeba #3271150 by nimfeo, translation #3271149 by DJ_Saidez
- Gilles traversa les dunes.Gilles crossed the dunes.This sentence uses Gilles as the subject of a sentence describing an action.Tatoeba #1018647 by Scott, translation #1152206 by belgavox
- Monsieur Gilles, je vous présente ma famille.Mr. Gilles, let me introduce you to my family.
- Gilou, tu me manques. On se voit bientôt?Gilou, I miss you. Are we meeting soon?
- Est-ce que Gilles vient à la fête ?Is Gilles coming to the party?
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking about a mutual friend.
- HugoTu as vu Gilles aujourd'hui ?Did you see Gilles today?
- LéaNon, je ne l'ai pas croisé.No, I didn't run into him.
- HugoGilles m'a dit qu'il serait là.Gilles told me he would be here.
- LéaAlors il doit arriver bientôt.Then he must be arriving soon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Gilles, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
