Laura
/lɔ.ʁa/feminine
Laura is the French equivalent of the English female given name Laura. Wiktionary also lists Laure.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Laura | /lɔ.ʁa/ | feminine |
| Laure | /lɔʁ/ | feminine |
Laura is a feminine given name.
Which one should you use?
Both Laura and Laure are feminine forms of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
/lɔ.ʁa/
Did you know?
- In French literature, Laure is famously the muse and beloved of the 14th-century poet Petrarch, whose sonnets helped popularize the name.
- The name Laura shares an ancient connection with the word 'laurel', as both stem from the Greek word for the bay laurel tree. In many European cultures, this link connects the name to concepts of victory and honor.
- In French, the name Laure is often perceived as more 'classic' or 'old-fashioned' compared to the slightly more modern-sounding Laura.
Examples in context
- Laura devait être malade.Laura may have been sick.This sentence shows the use of Laura in a context regarding a possible state of health.Tatoeba #13809 by Micsmithel, translation #29394 by CN
- Laura est une femme sans charme.Laura is a homely woman.This sentence uses Laura to describe a person's character or appearance.Tatoeba #14021084 by Myrano_, translation #14021082 by Myrano_
- Laura regarde le journal télévisé.Laura is watching the news on television.This sentence demonstrates Laura as the subject of a sentence regarding a daily activity.Tatoeba #6486688 by GB3, translation #1334957 by marcelostockle
- Laura, pourriez-vous m'apporter le rapport s'il vous plaît?Laura, could you bring me the report, please?
- Rencontrez-vous Laura ce soir lors de la réunion?Are you meeting Laura tonight at the meeting?
- Salut Laura, ça te dit de sortir au cinéma ce soir?Hey Laura, want to go to the movies tonight?
- Laura, tu as déjà vu cette nouvelle série? Elle est incroyable!Laura, have you seen this new series? It's amazing!
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are talking about their mutual friend.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu as vu Laura aujourd'hui ?Have you seen Laura today?
- NathanNon, je ne l'ai pas encore croisée.No, I haven't run into her yet.
- EmmaLaura m'a dit qu'elle serait en retard.Laura told me she would be late.
- NathanC'est bien elle, ça !That's typical of her!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “laura” translations and entries Laura, Laure, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Laura, laure, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
