Jeanette
Jeanette is a female given name in French.
A common affectionate expression is Jeanette chérie, which translates to 'darling Jeanette'.
Did you know?
- In a culinary context, a jeanette refers to a specific type of small, thin-skinned potato often used in French cooking.
- The diminutive suffix -ette in Jeanette is the same root used in the English word 'kitchenette', which describes a small kitchen.
- France has a history of using Jeanette as a generic name in folk songs and poems, similar to how English speakers might use 'Sally' or 'Jane' in old ballads.
Examples in context
- À l'époque, je jouais au tennis avec Jeanette tous les jours.In those days, I played tennis with Jeanette every day.This sentence is useful for seeing the use of Jeanette in a past-tense context.Tatoeba #1416065 by reza_faghany, translation #1416066 by reza_faghany
- Bonjour Jeanette, comment ça va aujourd'hui?Hello Jeanette, how are you today?
- Salut Jeannette, ça fait longtemps! Comment vont les enfants?Hey Jeannette, long time no see! How are the kids?
- Jeanette chérie, je t'aime plus que tout.Darling Jeanette, I love you more than anything.
- Est-ce que tu connais Jeanette ?Do you know Jeanette?
- J'ai envoyé un message à Jeanette.I sent a message to Jeanette.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a mutual acquaintance at a café.
- LucasOù est Jeanette ?Where is Jeanette?
- EmmaElle est partie en vacances.She went on vacation.
- LucasAh, Jeanette a de la chance !Ah, Jeanette is lucky!
- EmmaOui, elle a besoin de repos.Yes, she needs some rest.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
