Isabelle
/i.za.bɛl/feminine
The English name Isabel is translated into French as Isabelle.
Isabelle is a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and is pronounced /i.za.bɛl/.
Did you know?
- The color isabelle is named after a legend that Queen Isabella I of Castile refused to change her linen shift until Granada fell in 1491, leaving the fabric stained a yellowish hue.
- While Isabelle is a person's name, the lowercase adjective isabelle describes a specific yellowish-grey color, often used to describe the coat of a horse.
- The name Isabelle is a cognate of the English 'Elizabeth', though they have diverged into two distinct names in modern usage.
Examples in context
- Je m'appelle Isabel.My name is Isabel.
- Je connais une fille qui s'appelle Isabelle.I know a girl named Isabelle.
- Isabelle est très sympathique.Isabelle is very nice.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are discussing a mutual friend at a cafe.
- NathanTu as vu Isabelle aujourd'hui ?Have you seen Isabelle today?
- LéaNon, je n'ai pas croisé Isabelle.No, I haven't run into Isabelle.
- NathanElle devait venir me voir.She was supposed to come see me.
- LéaJe vais lui envoyer un message.I will send her a message.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “isabel” translations and entries Isabelle, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Isabelle, isabelle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
