Lulu
Lulu is a French nickname for the given names Louise or Lucille.
Lulu is used as a diminutive or pet name for someone named Louise or Lucille.
Did you know?
- The name Lulu appears in the title of the famous opera Lulu by Alban Berg, which was based on a play by Frank Wedekind and became a symbol of the 'femme fatale' in European art.
- In the early 20th century, the nickname Lulu gained a certain 'Parisian' flair, often appearing in much of the popular cabaret songs of the era to represent a stereotypical lively girl.
- Despite being a feminine nickname, Lulu is occasionally used as a pet name for men named Louis in very informal family settings.
Examples in context
- Sur l'île de Lulu, je connais plusieurs personnes qui ont un héritage cri, un peuple des Premières Nations des Prairies.On Lulu Island, I know several people who have heritage from the Cree, a First Nations people from the Prairies.This sentence shows the use of Lulu as part of a place name, Lulu Island.Tatoeba #10776988 by nonong, translation #10776987 by nonong
- Ma petite sœur s'appelle Lulu.My little sister is named Lulu.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are talking about their childhood friends.
- EmmaTu te souviens de Lulu ?Do you remember Lulu?
- NathanBien sûr, c'est une amie géniale.Of course, she is a great friend.
- EmmaLulu a déménagé à Lyon récemment.Lulu moved to Lyon recently.
- NathanAh bon ? Il faut que je lui écrive !Really? I must write to her!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
