Jimmy
Jimmy is the French form of the masculine given name Jimmy.
Jimmy is used as a masculine given name.
Did you know?
- While Jimmy is a name in French, the word jimmy does not exist as a common noun. To describe a 'jimmy' used for opening locks, French speakers use the term pied-de-biche, which literally means 'stag's foot'.
- In French, given names are generally not shortened with a 'y' suffix as they are in English. A French person named James would more likely be called Jim than Jimmy unless they were specifically adopting an American style.
- If a French person adopts the name Jimmy, they are often intentionally signaling an affinity for Anglo-Saxon or American culture.
Examples in context
- Jimmy ecrit-il une lettre ?Is Jimmy writing a letter?This sentence shows how to use Jimmy in a question about writing a letter.Tatoeba #1018563 by Batko, translation #53367 by CN
- Jimmy connait tout sur les voitures.Jimmy knows everything about cars.This sentence demonstrates a statement about what Jimmy knows regarding cars.Tatoeba #1018567 by Batko, translation #53368 by CP
- Jimmy, il est l'heure de se coucher.Jimmy, it's bedtime.This sentence shows how to address Jimmy when telling him it is time for bed.Tatoeba #12421177 by zogwarg, translation #1349787 by CN
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Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are talking about their friend.
- NathanEst-ce que Jimmy vient avec nous ?Is Jimmy coming with us?
- LéaOui, Jimmy arrive dans cinq minutes.Yes, Jimmy is arriving in five minutes.
- NathanIl est toujours en retard.He is always late.
- LéaC'est vrai, Jimmy est comme ça.That's true, Jimmy is like that.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
