isabelle
/i.za.bɛl/
isabelle is the French form of the name Isabelle.
In formal contexts, you can use the title Madame followed by the name to show respect or address someone formally, as in Madame Isabelle.
Did you know?
- The color isabelle originates from a legend that Queen Isabella I of Castile refused to change her shift until Granada fell, leaving the fabric a dingy yellowish-grey.
- The name shares a common ancestor with the Hebrew name 'Elisheba', meaning 'God is my oath'.
- While Isabelle is a common name, the color isabelle is primarily used by equestrians and breeders to describe a specific horse coat color.
Examples in context
- Isabelle était connue sous le surnom de « Bell ».Isabelle was known by the moniker “Bell.”Tatoeba #11963754 by lbdx, translation #10063906 by cringefactor
- Madame Isabelle, pouvez-vous m'aider?Madam Isabelle, can you help me?
- Salut Isa, comment ça va?Hi Isa, how are you?
- Coucou Isou, tu viens ce soir?Hey Isou, are you coming tonight?
- Je connais une fille qui s'appelle Isabelle.I know a girl named Isabelle.
- Est-ce que tu as vu Isabelle ?Have you seen Isabelle?
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are talking about their friend.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu connais Isabelle ?Do you know Isabelle?
- GabrielOui, Isabelle est très sympa.Yes, Isabelle is very nice.
- EmmaElle habite ici depuis longtemps ?Has she lived here for a long time?
- GabrielNon, elle est arrivée hier.No, she arrived yesterday.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry Isabelle.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries isabelle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
