Marlène
/maʁ.lɛn/
Marlène is the French form of the female given name Marlene.
Marlène is used as a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /maʁ.lɛn/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- While Marlène is a distinct name, it is often seen as a blend of Marie and Madeleine, two of the most traditional female names in French history.
- The name Marlène became a symbol of glamour and sophistication in France due to the legendary actress and singer Marlene Dietrich, who lived in Paris for many years.
- Although the accent grave in Marlène indicates a specific sound, many French speakers omit it in casual writing or digital communication, treating it as Marlene.
Examples in context
- Salut, Marlène!Hi, Marlene!
- Marlène est très sympathique.Marlène is very nice.
- Est-ce que Marlène arrive ce soir ?Is Marlène arriving this evening?
- J'ai écrit une lettre à Marlène.I wrote a letter to Marlène.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are talking about a mutual friend on the phone.
- EmmaTu as vu Marlène aujourd'hui ?Did you see Marlène today?
- GabrielNon, je n'ai pas croisé Marlène.No, I didn't run into Marlène.
- EmmaElle devait venir nous voir.She was supposed to come see us.
- GabrielElle est peut-être en retard.Maybe she is late.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “marlene” translations and entries Marlène, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
