How to Say "Moses" in French - How To Say Guide

Moïse

/mɔ.iz/masculine

The English name Moses is translated into French as Moïse.

Moïse is the name used to refer to the biblical patriarch.

Meaning: the biblical patriarch (name)

How does it change in a sentence?

Moïse is a masculine noun.

The pronunciation is /mɔ.iz/. It has 2 syllables.

In French art history, the figure of Moïse is often depicted with horns, based on a specific Latin translation of the Bible that the French language followed.
Because of the tréma, a French speaker will never pronounce Moïse as if it contained the 'oi' sound found in 'roi' or 'moi'.
While Moïse is a recognized name, it is extremely rare for French parents to give their children this name today due to its heavy religious weight.

Nous sommes tous non-binaires, Moïse.
We're all non-binary, Moses.
This sentence shows how to address someone using the name Moïse.
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Les Musulmans croient également en Moïse et Jésus.
Muslims also believe in Moses and Jesus.
This sentence demonstrates how to mention Moïse in the context of religious belief.
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Moïse descendit de la montagne en portant les commandements divins.
Moses came down from the mountain bearing divine commandments.
This sentence illustrates a narrative description of Moïse descending from a mountain.
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J'ai lu le livre de Moïse.
I read Moses' book.
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Léa and Gabriel are discussing their art history class.

Léa

Est-ce que tu as dessiné Moïse pour le cours ?
Did you draw Moses for the class?
Gabriel

Oui, j'ai terminé le portrait de Moïse hier.
Yes, I finished the portrait of Moses yesterday.
Léa

Il est très impressionnant, ce Moïse.
This Moses is very impressive.
Gabriel

Merci, je suis content que tu l'aimes.
Thank you, I am glad you like it.

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