Matthieu
/ma.tjø/masculine
In French, the English name Matthew is translated as Matthieu or Mathieu.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Matthieu | /ma.tjø/ | masculine |
| Mathieu | /ma.tjø/ | masculine |
These are the French equivalents used for the male given name Matthew.
Which one should you use?
Matthieu and Mathieu are both common variants of the same name. The spelling with a double 't' (Matthieu) is a common variant of the single 't' spelling (Mathieu), and both are used for the same name.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ma.tjø/ in two syllables.
Did you know?
- French has a specific term for 'name days', and a person named Mathieu might celebrate their 'fête' on the day of Saint Matthew.
- Historically, the Latin form Matthaeus influenced not only the French Matthieu but also the Spanish Mateo and Italian Matteo.
- The name Matthieu traces back to the Hebrew name mattiṯyāhū, which means 'gift of the Lord'.
Examples in context
- Personne n'a cru Matthieu.No one even believed Matthew.This sentence shows the use of Matthieu in a negative context regarding belief.Tatoeba #12478362 by always, translation #11587148 by Amastan
- Pourquoi Matthieu ferait-il ça ?How would Matthew ever do that?This sentence demonstrates a question about the actions of Matthieu.Tatoeba #12482134 by always, translation #11590378 by Amastan
- Matthieu avait les biceps prononcés.Matthew had pronounced biceps.This sentence describes a physical characteristic of Matthieu.Tatoeba #12482037 by always, translation #11581125 by Amastan
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Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are talking about their mutual friend.
- EmmaOù est Matthieu aujourd'hui ?Where is Matthieu today?
- HugoJe pense qu'il est au travail.I think he is at work.
- EmmaEst-ce que Matthieu vient dîner ?Is Matthieu coming to dinner?
- HugoOui, il arrive dans dix minutes.Yes, he is arriving in ten minutes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matthew” translations and entries Matthieu, Mathieu, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Matthieu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
