Grégoire
/ɡʁe.ɡwaʁ/masculine
Gregory is the English name that translates to the French masculine given name Grégoire.
The French equivalent of the name Gregory is Grégoire.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡʁe.ɡwaʁ/
Did you know?
- The French name Grégoire shares its roots with the English word 'gregarious', which describes someone who enjoys the company of others.
- In French history, several popes named Grégoire influenced the language, particularly Grégoire I, who is credited with the development of Gregorian chant.
- While Grégoire is the standard translation, the name 'Gregory' has become popular in France as a loan name, meaning some French people are named Gregory and others are named Grégoire.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, je m'appelle Gregory. Enchanté!Hello, my name is Gregory. Nice to meet you!
- Je connais un homme qui s'appelle Grégoire.I know a man named Grégoire.
- Est-ce que Grégoire vient avec nous ?Is Grégoire coming with us?
- J'ai reçu un message de Grégoire.I received a message from Grégoire.
Example conversation
Hugo introduces his friend to Manon.
- HugoManon, je te présente Grégoire.Manon, I'd like you to meet Grégoire.
- ManonEnchantée, Grégoire !Nice to meet you, Grégoire!
- HugoIl travaille avec moi.He works with me.
- ManonC'est super, bienvenue.That's great, welcome.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gregory” translations and entries Grégoire, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Grégoire, CC BY-SA 4.0.
