Monique
/mɔ.nik/
Monique is a French female given name.
Monique is used as a proper noun to refer to a woman's given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /mɔ.nik/.
Did you know?
- The name Monique shares a root with the Greek word monos, meaning 'alone' or 'single'.
- In French culture, the name Monique is occasionally used in jokes to represent a stereotypical, slightly old-fashioned suburban housewife.
- The name Monique became an international symbol of faith due to Saint Monica, the mother of Augustine of Hippo, who is the patron saint of mothers and difficult marriages.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, je vous présente Monique.Hello, let me introduce you to Monique.
- Mo, ça c'est Monique, ma meilleure amie.Mo, this is Monique, my best friend.
- Je connais Monique.I know Monique.
- Est-ce que Monique est là ?Is Monique here?
- Monique est une femme très gentille.Monique is a very kind woman.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are talking about their colleague.
- ChloéAs-tu vu Monique aujourd'hui ?Have you seen Monique today?
- HugoNon, je ne l'ai pas vue.No, I haven't seen her.
- ChloéJe dois parler à Monique rapidement.I need to speak to Monique quickly.
- HugoEssaie de lui envoyer un message.Try sending her a message.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Monique, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
