Michèle
/mi.ʃɛl/
Michèle is the French way to say the female given name Michele.
Michèle is used as a female given name in French-speaking contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of two syllables: /mi.ʃɛl/.
Did you know?
- While Michèle is a name, the word miche refers to a round, rustic loaf of bread, and in old French slang, it was sometimes used to refer to a woman's backside.
- A person named Michèle might be nicknamed Michou in an affectionate or informal family setting.
- Because of its popularity in the mid-20th century, calling a young person Michèle might sound slightly anachronistic to a native speaker, much like calling a teenager 'Mildred' in English.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, Michèle. Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui?Hello, Michèle. How are you today?
- Michèle est une excellente cuisinière.Michèle is an excellent cook.
- Est-ce que tu connais Michèle ?Do you know Michèle?
- J'ai envoyé un message à Michèle.I sent a message to Michèle.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- EmmaTu as vu Michèle aujourd'hui ?Did you see Michèle today?
- LucasNon, je n'ai pas croisé Michèle.No, I didn't run into Michèle.
- EmmaElle devait venir ici.She was supposed to come here.
- LucasPeut-être qu'elle est en retard.Maybe she is late.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Michèle, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
