Isabelle
/i.za.bɛl/
The English name Isabella is translated into French as Isabelle.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of Isabelle is /i.za.bɛl/. It has three syllables.
Did you know?
- The color isabelle originates from a legend about Queen Isabella I of Castile, who vowed not to change her shift during the 1491 Siege of Granada.
- The color isabelle is often used to describe the coats of horses and dogs.
Examples in context
- Je m'appelle Isabelle.My name is Isabelle.
- Salut Isa ! Comment ça va ?Hey Isa! How are you?
- Elle s'appelle Isabelle.Her name is Isabelle.
- Est-ce que tu connais Isabelle ?Do you know Isabelle?
- J'ai rendez-vous avec Isabelle demain.I have an appointment with Isabelle tomorrow.
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are talking about a common friend.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu as vu Isabelle ?Have you seen Isabelle?
- LucasNon, je n'ai pas vu Isabelle aujourd'hui.No, I haven't seen Isabelle today.
- ChloéElle doit être très occupée.She must be very busy.
- LucasOui, elle travaille beaucoup en ce moment.Yes, she is working a lot right now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Isabelle, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Isabelle, isabelle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
