Mathilde
/ma.tild/
The English name Matilda is translated into French as Mathilde.
Mathilde is the French cognate and formal translation of the female given name Matilda.
Meaning: female given name, cognates and transliterations (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of Mathilde is /ma.tild/. It consists of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The name Mathilde is historically associated with strength and battle, derived from the Germanic elements 'maht' meaning 'might' and 'hild' meaning 'battle'.
- In French, the name Mathilde is often shortened to the diminutive Mado in informal or affectionate settings.
- In France, Mathilde was a name of immense power during the Middle Ages, notably held by Matilda of Tuscany, who was a key ally of the Papacy.
Examples in context
- Je connais une fille qui s'appelle Mathilde.I know a girl named Mathilde.
- Est-ce que Mathilde vient à la fête ?Is Mathilde coming to the party?
- Mathilde est une personne très gentille.Mathilde is a very kind person.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- GabrielTu as vu Mathilde récemment ?Have you seen Mathilde recently?
- LéaNon, je n'ai pas parlé à Mathilde cette semaine.No, I haven't spoken to Mathilde this week.
- GabrielElle doit être très occupée.She must be very busy.
- LéaC'est possible, elle travaille beaucoup.That's possible, she works a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matilda” translations and entries Mathilde, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
