Marinette
/ma.ʁi.nɛt/
Marinette is the French way to say the female given name Marinette.
Marinette is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /ma.ʁi.nɛt/.
Did you know?
- The name Marinette is linked to the French word marionnette, meaning 'puppet', which itself evolved from a diminutive of the name Marie.
- In 18th century French theater, characters named Marinette were often the clever, witty servants who outsmarted their masters.
- The name Marinette shares a root with the French word marin, which means 'sailor' or 'marine'. This connects the name to the sea and maritime history.
Examples in context
- Comment ça va, Marinette ?How are you, Marinette?
- Marinette est très gentille.Marinette is very kind.
- Est-ce que Marinette vient ce soir ?Is Marinette coming tonight?
- J'ai vu Marinette au parc.I saw Marinette at the park.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- GabrielTu as des nouvelles de Marinette ?Do you have any news about Marinette?
- LéaOui, Marinette a déménagé à Lyon.Yes, Marinette moved to Lyon.
- GabrielC'est une grande nouvelle pour elle !That is big news for her!
- LéaElle est très heureuse là-bas.She is very happy there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “marinette” translations and entries Marinette, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
