Michel
/mi.ʃɛl/masculine
The English name Michael is translated into French as Michel. Wiktionary also lists Michaël.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Michel | /mi.ʃɛl/ | masculine |
| Michaël | /mi.ka.ɛl/ | masculine |
Michel is a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
Michel is the traditional French spelling of the name Michael.
How do you pronounce it?
The name has two syllables: /mi.ʃɛl/.
Did you know?
- The name's ultimate origin is the Biblical Hebrew word מִיכָאֵל, which functions as a rhetorical question: 'Who is like God?'
- The diminutive form Michou is a common affectionate nickname for Michel and is used frequently by family members or close friends.
- While Michel is masculine, the feminine version Michelle became an independent and highly popular name in France and Canada during the 20th century.
Examples in context
- Michel avait un uniforme.Michael had a uniform.This sentence shows the use of Michel in a past tense context.Tatoeba #12482038 by always, translation #11592277 by Amastan
- Michel ne pardonnera pas à Linda.Michael won't forgive Linda.This sentence shows the use of Michel in a negative future context.Tatoeba #12480366 by always, translation #11592038 by Amastan
- Michel lui briserait les os à Linda.Michael would break Linda's bones.This sentence shows the use of Michel in a conditional context.Tatoeba #12482137 by always, translation #11594318 by Amastan
- Monsieur Dupont, pourriez-vous m'envoyer le rapport de Michaël ?Mr. Dupont, could you send me Michael's report?
- Bonjour, je vous présente Michaël Smith, notre nouvel employé.Hello, let me introduce Michael Smith, our new employee.
- J'ai passé une soirée géniale chez Michel hier.I had an amazing evening at Michel's house yesterday.
- Tu as vu ce que Mickaël a posté sur les réseaux sociaux ?Did you see what Mickaël posted on social media?
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are at a party talking about a mutual friend.
- LéaEst-ce que Michel vient ce soir ?Is Michel coming tonight?
- HugoOui, Michel arrive vers huit heures.Yes, Michel is arriving around eight o'clock.
- LéaC'est super, j'adore Michel.That's great, I love Michel.
- HugoMoi aussi, il est très sympa.Me too, he is very nice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “michael” translations and entries Michel, Michaël, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Michaël, Michel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
