How to Say "Miguel" in French

Miguel

Miguel is the French form of the name Miguel.

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While Miguel is recognized in French, the traditional French equivalent is Michel, which stems from the same Hebrew root meaning 'Who is like God?'
In French literature, the use of a non-translated name like Miguel instead of Michel is often used by authors to signal a character's foreign origin.
A French person encountering the name Miguel on a list of names will immediately categorize the individual as someone with a non-French background, even without seeing a surname.

Miguel ne mange plus avec autant d'appétit qu'avant.
Miguel no longer eats with the voracity that he used to.
This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Miguel when discussing someone's appetite.
Tatoeba #4766044 by Doremi391, translation #4102873 by jmcd93
Miguel Najdorf est décédé en juillet 1997, à Malaga, à l'âge de 87 ans.
Miguel Najdorf passed away in July 1997, in Malaga, at the age of 87.
This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Miguel when discussing a date of death.
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La personnage d'échecs la plus importante dans le monde hispanophone, au cours de la seconde moitié du 20e siècle, a sans aucun doute été Miguel Najdorf.
The most important chess personality in the Spanish-speaking world, during the second half of the 20th century, has undoubtedly been Miguel Najdorf.
This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Miguel when describing an important historical figure.
Tatoeba #10540528 by carlosalberto, translation #10540518 by carlosalberto
Je vous présente Monsieur Miguel, notre invité d'honneur ce soir.
Allow me to introduce Mr. Miguel, our guest of honor this evening.
Salut Miguel, ça fait longtemps! Comment ça va?
Hi Miguel, long time no see! How are you?

Gabriel and Chloé are discussing their mutual friend.

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